I. ˈkrüshēˌāt adjective
Etymology: New Latin cruciatus, from Latin cruci-, crux cross + -atus -ate
: cross-shaped or marked with a cross
a cruciate bandage
a. : having leaves or petals in the form of a cross : cruciform
b. : crossing — used especially of the wings of some insects
• cru·ci·ate·ly adverb
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin cruci-, crux cross + English -ate
: to mark with a cross