Croziered is a rare adjective that derives from the noun "crozier" meaning a bishop's staff. The word is typically pronounced as /ˈkrəʊʒərd/ with emphasis on the second syllable. The suffix "-ed" has been added to turn the noun into an adjective describing something that has been adorned with a crozier or crozier-like motifs. The spelling of the word has remained unchanged throughout its existence, although its usage has been declining in recent years.