latin cross

Lat·in cross

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lat-n kraws, kros]
- /ˈlæt n krɔs, krɒs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lat-n kraws, kros]
- /ˈlæt n krɔs, krɒs/

Definitions of latin cross words

noun latin cross an upright or vertical bar crossed near the top by a shorter horizontal bar. 1
noun latin cross a cross the lowest arm of which is longer than the other three 0
noun latin cross a plain, right-angled cross having the vertical bar longest 0
noun latin cross A cross consisting of a vertical bar intersected by a shorter horizontal one above its midpoint; the form of the Christian cross: ✝. 0

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Origin of latin cross

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800

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Parts of speech for Latin cross

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latin cross popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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 latin cross

noun latin 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 latin cross