crux gammata en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kɹʌks ɡæmˈmɑːtə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from Latin.
Meanings
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(Latin, phrase) The tetra-gammadion.
Below is seen the crux gammata, surmounted by a dove which symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and standing on a hill whence flow the four rivers of the Gospels, from whose waters stags and sheep come to drink.
1913, The Catholic Encyclopedia, page 15:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cruces gammatae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pt cruz gamada (The crux gammata)