celtic cross

Celt·ic cross

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kel-tik, sel- or kel-tik kraws, kros]
- /ˈkɛl tɪk, ˈsɛl- or ˈkɛl tɪk krɔs, krɒs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kel-tik, sel- or kel-tik kraws, kros]
- /ˈkɛl tɪk, ˈsɛl- or ˈkɛl tɪk krɔs, krɒs/

Definitions of celtic cross words

noun celtic cross a Latin cross with a broad ring surrounding the point of intersection 3
noun celtic cross a Latin cross having a wheel-like circle around the intersection of the bars 3
noun celtic cross a cross shaped like a Latin cross and having a ring that intersects each segment of the shaft and crossbar at a point equidistant from their junction. 1
noun celtic cross A Christian symbol, common in Ireland, which combines the cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. 0

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Origin of celtic cross

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Celtic cross

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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celtic cross popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for celtic cross

noun celtic cross

cross — If you cross something such as a room, a road, or an area of land or water, you move or travel to the other side of it. If you cross to a place, you move or travel over a room, road, or area of land or water in order to reach that place.

Just one Synonym for celtic cross