crux ordinaria en · NOUN
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from Latin; possibly from Medieval Latin rather than Classical Latin (see crux simplex).
Meanings
- A cross made of a horizontal beam affixed to a vertical post, used for the execution of criminals during the ancient Roman era.
- A certain style of cross; an instance thereof.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cruces ordinariae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
gallows (ancient execution structures) · crucifix (ancient execution structures) · crux simplex (ancient execution structures) · gibbet (ancient execution structures) · cross (ancient execution structures)
Relateds
crux immissa · crux decussata · crucifixion · crux gammata · crux ansata