Crucifer

Origin

From Latin crucifer ("cross-bearer"), from crux ("cross") + ferō ("I carry, bear").

Full definition of crucifer

Noun

1. (Roman Catholic church) a person who carries a cross in a religious procession
2. (botany) a member of the family Cruciferae, the cabbage family, including cabbage and mustardNote: It is allowed to use Brassicaceae as an alternative and equivalent name for this family.