crux immissa
noun
crux im·mis·sa
-iˈmisə,
-ˈiˌm-
plural cruces immissae
-ˌsē,
-ˌsī
1
: a cross of crucifixion in which the top of the upright shaft extends above the transverse beam
called also crux capitata
compare crux commissa, crux decussata2
: latin cross
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“Crux immissa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crux%20immissa. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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