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tau cross

/ˈtaʊ krɒs/

Traducción: Cruz con forma de T, también conocida como crux commissa, cruz de San Antonio o cruz tau, formada por un travesaño horizontal sobre un mástil vertical, parecida a la letra griega tau (Τ).

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/ˈtaʊ krɒs/C1formalart
  • esCruz con forma de T, también conocida como crux commissa, cruz de San Antonio o cruz tau, formada por un travesaño horizontal sobre un mástil vertical, parecida a la letra griega tau (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.

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    • 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.