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cruceiro.

calvary; Galician high cross, frequently representing a scene of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and located either at the churchyard or at a crossroad

8 characters3 syllables approx.Galego language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɾuˈθejɾo̝//kɾuˈsejɾo̝/Western
  1. calvary; Galician high cross, frequently representing a scene of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and located either at the churchyard or at a crossroad

    masculine
  2. crossing (the volume formed by the intersection of chancel, nave and transepts in a cruciform church; often with a tower or cupola over it)

    masculine
    Dende o cruceiro tíñase unha vista xeral da igrexa.
  3. cruise (a sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure)

    masculine
  4. cruise ship, cruiser (a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience)

    masculine
  5. cruiser (a class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship)

    masculine
Where this word comes from

15th century. From cruz (“cross”) + -eiro. Cognate with Portuguese cruzeiro and Spanish crucero.

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