Crux - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Crux : (noun)
1: a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus [syn: Southern Cross, Crux, Crux Australis]
2: the most important point [syn: crux of the matter]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Crux : \Crux\ (kr[u^]ks), n.; pl. E. Cruxes (-[e^]z), L. Cruces (kr[udd]"s[=e]z). [L., cross, torture, trouble.] Anything that is very puzzling or difficult to explain. --Dr. Sheridan.

The perpetual crux of New Testament chronologists. --Strauss.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)