Southern Cross

American  

noun

1. Also called cross.  Astronomy. a southern constellation between Centaurus and Musca.

2. U.S. History. the battle flag of the Confederate States of America.

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Southern Cross British  

noun

1. Formal names: Crux.   Crux Australis.  a small conspicuous constellation in the S hemisphere lying in the Milky Way near Centaurus. The four brightest stars form a cross, the longer arm of which points to the south celestial pole

2. the flag flown at the Eureka Stockade

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Southern Cross Scientific  

/ sŭth′ərn /

1. A constellation in the polar region of the Southern Hemisphere near Centaurus.

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Etymology

Origin of Southern Cross

1690–1700, Southern Cross for def. 1

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Southern Cross

"In Latin, this constellation is called Crux, the Southern Cross, which points toward the southernmost region of the planet, where Kank was discovered."

From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026

“The submarine cable industry goes to great lengths to protect cables, provide resilient networks and minimize disruptions,” said Dean Veverka, the committee chairman and chief technology officer at cable operator Southern Cross.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

Professor Peter Harrison of Southern Cross University came up with an idea to help restore damaged coral reefs.

From NewsForKids.net ● Apr. 3, 2024

Lyon is the custodian of the team song - Under The Southern Cross I Stand - which is sung when Australia win.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2023

Ubiquitous in highlands art, the Andean cross is a stepped shape that some claim is inspired by the Southern Cross constellation and others believe represents the four quarters of the world.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann