formée

adjective

for·​mée ˈfȯr-ˌmā 

fȯr-ˈmā

of a heraldic cross

: having the arms narrow at the center and expanding toward the ends see cross illustration

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine past participle of former to form, from Old French, from Latin formare

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above