Standard Lemma guide

cru

name · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /kɹuː/
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  • rhymes with -uː
  • homophone: crew
  • homophone: crewe
  • homophone: Crewe

1

name

Meaning 1

Abbreviation of Crucis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of

Qualifier: constellations

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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2

name

Meaning 2

Abbreviation of Crux.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of

Qualifier: constellations

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A vineyard or group of vineyards in France, especially one having a high reputation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Alternative spelling of crew

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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5

noun

Meaning 5

Initialism of collective reserve unit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Topics: business, finance

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from French cru (“growth”), from French crû, past participle of French croître (“grow”).