crux gammata

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin.

Pronunciation

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.

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