kruis

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /krœy̯s/
• Rhymes: -œy̯s

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Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch cruce, from Latin crux (“cross”)

Noun

kruis n (plural kruizen or kruisen, diminutive kruisje n)

1. cross
   1. X-shape
   2. (heraldry) such shape as used in heraldry
   3. execution device with such shape
   4. (figuratively) difficult or tortuous situation
2. crotch
3. (music) sharp
4. heads (side of a coin)

   Synonym: kop

   Antonym: munt

Derived terms

• kruisen
• kruiselings
• kruisbeeld
• kruisboog
• kruisheer
• kruisridder
• kruistocht
• kruisvaart
• Rode Kruis

Descendants

• Afrikaans: kruis

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

kruis

1. (deprecated template usage) first-person singular present indicative of kruisen
2. (deprecated template usage) imperative of kruisen