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crux

crux [ kruks ] (plural crux·es or cru·ces [ kr sz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. crucial point: an essential or deciding point or element in something, e.g. in an argument

2. puzzling problem: an extremely difficult or puzzling problem

3. climbing arduous part of climb: the most demanding part of a climb up a mountain or rocks

[Mid-17th century. < Latin, "cross"]
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