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tau cross

/ˈtaʊ krɒs/

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/ˈtaʊ krɒs/C1formalart
  • ruТ-образный крест, также известный как crux commissa или крест Святого Антония, состоящий из вертикальной балки с горизонтальной перекладиной наверху, напоминающий греческую букву тау (Τ).

A T-shaped cross, also known as the crux commissa or Saint Anthony's cross, consisting of a vertical beam with a horizontal crossbar at the top, resembling the Greek letter tau (Τ).

  1. T-shaped crossC1formal

    A cross shaped like the Greek letter tau (T), often associated with Saint Anthony and used as a symbol in various religious and historical contexts.

    ruТау-крест

    • The tau cross is a common symbol in Franciscan iconography.
    • Ancient Egyptians used the tau cross as a symbol of life.
    • The saint was often depicted holding a tau cross.