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tau cross

/ˈtaʊ krɒs/

翻译: T形十字,又称圣安东尼十字或crux commissa,由一根竖梁和顶部的一根横梁组成,形似希腊字母Τ(tau)。

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/ˈtaʊ krɒs/C1formalart
  • zhT形十字,又称圣安东尼十字或crux commissa,由一根竖梁和顶部的一根横梁组成,形似希腊字母Τ(tau)。

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.

    zhT形十字

    • 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.