Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acrux

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.06 in modern English

Syllables: acrux
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Abbreviation of Alpha Crucis, a star in the constellation Crux the Southern Cross.

Etymology

Blend of alpha (“Α”) + Crux.

Frequently Paired Words

Crux Becrux Gacrux

Synonyms

Alpha Crucis α Crucis α Cru Alpha Cru

Questions

What does acrux mean?: Abbreviation of Alpha Crucis, a star in the constellation Crux the Southern Cross.
Where does acrux come from?: Blend of alpha (“Α”) + Crux.

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