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Definition of: cruciate
(kr′shē·it, -āt) adjective
1. Cross-shaped.
2. Entomol. Having the wings crossing.
3. Bot. Having the parts arranged in the form of a cross with equal arms. [<L cruciatus, pp. of cruciare crucify <crux cross]
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