v. t. To torture; to torment. [ Obs. ] See Excruciate. Bale. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. cruciatus, p. p. of cruciare to crucify, torture, fr. crux, crucis, a cross. See Cross. ] 1. Tormented. [ Obs. ] Bale. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Bot.) Having the leaves or petals arranged in the form of a cross; cruciform. [ 1913 Webster ]