crux decussata

noun

crux de·cus·sa·ta | \ -ˌdekəˈsātə, -ätə\

plural cruces decussatae\ -āˌtē , -äˌtī \

Definition of crux decussata

: a supposed variety of the cross of crucifixion consisting of two intersecting beams set up in the form of an X : a decussate cross

— called also Saint Andrew's cross

— compare crux commissa, crux immissa

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