crux commissa

noun

crux com·​mis·​sa
-kəˈmisə,
-ˈkäˌm-
plural cruces commissae
-ˌsē,
-ˌsī
1
: a cross of crucifixion in which the upright shaft does not extend higher than the transverse beam compare crux decussata, crux immissa
2

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, connected cross

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“Crux commissa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crux%20commissa. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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