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tau cross

n.
A cross in the form of a T. Also called Saint Anthony's cross.
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tau cross

n
(Heraldry) a cross shaped like the Greek letter tau. Also called: Saint Anthony's cross
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tau′ cross`


n.
a T-shaped cross.
[1425–75]
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Noun1.tau cross - cross resembling the Greek letter tautau cross - cross resembling the Greek letter tau
St. Anthony's cross
Cross - a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
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