Crus Definition

kro͝os, krŭs
crura
noun
The part of a leg or hind limb between the knee and the ankle; shank.
Webster's New World
Any anatomical structure resembling a leg or (in the plural) a pair of legs, as the cerebral peduncles.
Webster's New World
A leglike part.
American Heritage Medicine
A body part consisting of elongated masses or diverging bands that resemble legs or roots.
American Heritage Medicine

Plural form of cru.

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Other Word Forms of Crus

Noun

Singular:
crus
Plural:
crura

Origin of Crus

  • Borrowing from Latin crūs.

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin crūs crūr- leg

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Crus Sentence Examples

  • Several premiers crus were on show, but not from exceptional vintages.

  • The quality of white burgundy from Meursault best premiers crus is rarely surpassed.

  • Its vineyard of 42 acres is classed among the best and oldest of the top ranked growths (grands crus ).

  • Fleurie produces lovely wine, which is among the easiest drinking of the Beaujolais crus.

  • Lucius Cornelius Lentulus, surnamed Crus Or CrusCELLO, (for what reason is unknown), member of the anti-Caesarian party.

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Words Starting With

CCRCRU

Words Ending With

SUSRUS

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