cruzeiro
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A stone cross that marks a religious or historical site
- noun
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cruceiro
- Pilgrims stopped to pray at the cruzeiro before continuing their journey.
Examples
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Many towns in Portugal have a central cruzeiro dating back centuries.
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The old cruzeiro at the crossroads is a symbol of the village's history.
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The cruzeiro stood tall in the village square.
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Many cruzeiros can be found throughout Portugal.
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The old cruzeiro at the crossroads is a symbol of the village's history.
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Pilgrims stopped to pray at the cruzeiro before continuing their journey.
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Many towns in Portugal have a central cruzeiro dating back centuries.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cruzeiro comes from the Portuguese word cruz meaning 'cross' plus the ending -eiro that makes it a thing or place. So a cruzeiro is literally a cross, which is why it names the stone crosses or monuments you see at crossroads and churchyards.
