Crucis
[ kroo-sis ]
/ ˈkru sɪs /
noun Astronomy.
genitive of Crux.
Origin of Crucis
From Latin
Definition for crucis (2 of 2)
Origin of Crux
< Latin: a cross
Example sentences from the Web for crucis
The brightest of these, α Crucis, is of the first magnitude.
Astronomy of To-day |Cecil G. DolmageBacon would have well understood this; it is he who invented the phrase Experimentum crucis.
The town of Crucis is a place very similar to Gorgona, but not so large.
History of the State of California |John T. FrostCernitur in ea qudarn Dominic crucis portio, (sicut spe multorum miraculorum argumento probatum est).
British Dictionary definitions for crucis (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for crucis (2 of 2)
crux
/ (krʌks) /
noun plural cruxes or cruces (ˈkruːsiːz)
a vital or decisive stage, point, etc (often in the phrase the crux of the matter)
a baffling problem or difficulty
mountaineering
the most difficult and often decisive part of a climb or pitch
a rare word for cross
Word Origin for crux
C18: from Latin: cross
Medical definitions for crucis
crux
[ krŭks, kruks ]
n. pl. crux•es
A cross or a crosslike structure.