Latin cross

noun

1. an upright or vertical bar crossed near the top by a shorter horizontal bar.

Latin cross

noun

1. a cross the lowest arm of which is longer than the other three

Word History and Origins

Origin of Latin cross¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has issued a firm “no” to a D.C. group’s request that chalk artwork featuring a Latin cross be removed from the entrance to the Governor’s Mansion.

From Washington Times

His remains were buried underneath a Latin cross in an American military cemetery in Luxembourg.

From New York Times

Bettencourt said that when the military was creating the World War cemeteries, the Latin cross wasn’t necessarily chosen for religious reasons.

From Washington Post

The high court’s ruling in favor of Camp Constitution held that the city isn’t endorsing religious speech by flying the group’s flag, which displays a Latin cross.

From Washington Times

Boston that it has a right to display a flag bearing the Latin cross in front of Boston’s City Hall?

From Washington Post