crux gammata

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Etymology

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From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin.

Pronunciation

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Noun

crux gammata (plural cruces gammatae)

  1. (Latin phrase) The tetra-gammadion.
    • 1913: The Catholic Encyclopedia, page 15
      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.

Usage notes

  • The crux gammata is often mistaken for the swastika.

Translations

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