1. a plant of the mustard family, characterized by four-petaled flowers arranged in a cross shape
Usage: botanical
2. a person who carries a cross, especially in religious processions
Usage: religious

Examples

• Cabbage, broccoli, and radishes are all crucifers.
• The mustard plant is a common crucifer found in many gardens.
• Many crucifers are important food crops worldwide.
• The crucifer led the Easter procession through the cathedral.
• Each altar server took turns being the crucifer during Sunday mass.
• The young crucifer held the cross high as the congregation processed.