Greek cross

noun

1. a cross consisting of an upright crossed in the middle by a horizontal piece of the same length.

Greek cross

noun

1. a cross with each of the four arms of the same length

Word History and Origins

Origin of Greek cross¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

Granite statues at the doorway of the Hall of the Greek Cross.

From Project Gutenberg

The Greek Cross is a cross where the four limbs are of equal length.

From Project Gutenberg

In their later development four equal arms were added, and here we get the Greek Cross, in the centre of which arose the dome.

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