Latin cross

Noun

Meaning

a cross with the lowest arm being longer than the others

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

rood cross crucifix maltese cross Celtic cross ankh Greek cross Calvary cross cross of Lorraine Jerusalem cross tau cross staurogram patriarchal cross bolnisi cross orthodox cross
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Hypernyms

cross

Examples

Built on the Latin cross plan, it is the second largest Pavian church after the Duomo, with a perimeter of 80 x 40 meters comprising a nave and two aisles. Source: Internet

In the same region, Angoulême Cathedral is an aisless church of the Latin cross plan, more usual in France, but is also roofed with domes. Source: Internet

The concrete basilica was designed by the Frenchmen Pierre Dupré and Dovnoyer de Segonzac, it is shaped as a Latin cross, rises to 262 feet, and has beautiful stained glass windows and 45 bells made of bronze. Source: Internet

Crux is somewhat kite -shaped (a Latin cross ), and it has a fifth star ( ε Crucis ). Source: Internet

It is designed in a classic form, which is expressed by a Latin cross sign. Source: Internet

Lactantius describes that sign as a "staurogram", or a Latin cross with its upper end rounded in a P-like fashion. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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