cruse Meaning & Definition
/kɹuːs/
What Does Cruse Mean?
Cruse is used as a noun meaning A small jar used to hold liquid, such as oil or water. It is also used to mean An oil lamp; a crusy.
Cruse at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɹuːs/ |
| Plural | cruses |
Cruse Definition (Noun)
- A small jar used to hold liquid, such as oil or water.
- An oil lamp; a crusy.
Noun
- An oil lamp or similar emblem.
Synonyms of Cruse
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Cruse synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cruse (plural cruses)
Words That Rhyme With Cruse
Origin of Cruse
From Middle English crouse, from Old English crūse (“jar, cruse”), from Proto-West Germanic *krūsā, from Proto-Germanic *krūsǭ, *krūsaz (“jar, pot, collar, jug”). Cognate with German Krause (“pot with a lid”), Icelandic krús (“jar, jug”). Merged with Middle English croo (“pot, pitcher”), from Old English crōg (“crock, pitcher, vessel”). More at crock.