crux gammata

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /kɹʌks ɡæmˈmɑːtə/

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

The crux gammata

• Portuguese: cruz gamada f