Latin-cross definition

A cross with a shorter horizontal bar intersecting a longer vertical bar above the midpoint.
noun
0
0
A plain, right-angled cross having the vertical bar longer.
noun
0
0
A cross consisting of a vertical bar intersected by a shorter horizontal one above its midpoint; the form of the Christian cross: ✝
noun
0
0
Advertisement

Latin-cross Sentence Examples

  • Some writers suppose that the original church was in the form of a Latin cross and belonged to the 8th century.

  • The tablet belonging to this temple has excited, controversy, because the design contains a representation of a Latin cross.

  • St. Patrick drew a Christian Latin cross through a Druid circle symbol for the sun, blessing it and explaining Christianity to them in terms they understood through a familiar symbol.

  • On the lower left side of her midsection, she has a tilted Latin cross.

  • Many first time tattoo enthusiasts choose an extremely simple Latin cross design.

More sentences

Related articles

Also Mentioned In

Words near latin-cross in the Dictionary