crux decussata

noun

crux de·​cus·​sa·​ta

-ˌdekəˈsātə,

-ätə

plural cruces decussatae

-āˌtē,

-äˌtī

: 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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, decussate cross

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