Definition of Crux

1. Noun. A small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus.

Exact synonyms: Crux Australis, Southern Cross
Member holonyms: Alpha Crucis, Beta Crucis
Generic synonyms: Constellation
Group relationships: Milky Way, Milky Way Galaxy, Milky Way System

2. Noun. The most important point.
Exact synonyms: Crux Of The Matter
Specialized synonyms: Alpha And Omega
Generic synonyms: Point

Definition of Crux

1. n. Anything that is very puzzling or difficult to explain.

Definition of Crux

1. a basic or decisive point [n CRUXES or CRUCES]

Medical Definition of Crux

1. A junction or crossing. Synonym: cross. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crux

crutch palsy
crutch paralysis
cruve
Cruveilhier's disease
Cruveilhier's fascia
Cruveilhier's fossa
Cruveilhier's joint
Cruveilhier's ligaments
Cruveilhier's plexus
Cruveilhier-Baumgarten disease
Cruveilhier-Baumgarten murmur
Cruveilhier-Baumgarten sign
Cruveilhier-Baumgarten syndrome
cruves
crux (current term)
crux (current term)
cruxes
Crux Australis
crux of heart
crux of the matter
cruzado
cruzadoes
cruzados
cruzeiro
cruzeiros
Cruz trypanosomiasis
crwth
crwths
cry
cry-baby tree

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