crux immissa

noun

crux im·​mis·​sa

-iˈmisə,

-ˈiˌm-

plural cruces immissae

-ˌsē,

-ˌsī

1

: a cross of crucifixion in which the top of the upright shaft extends above the transverse beam

called also crux capitata

compare crux commissa, crux decussata

2

: latin cross

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, cross hanging down

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