St. Andrew's cross

Definitions of St. Andrew's cross
  1. noun
    a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length
    synonyms: saltire
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    Cross
    a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
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