Meaning & use

tau cross

noun·Advanced

A T-shaped cross, without a top arm, historically associated with Saint Anthony and ancient symbolism.

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Monks in the order wore a small tau cross stitched onto their robes.

Archaeologists found a tau cross carved into the wall of the ancient chapel.

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The tau cross takes its name from the Greek letter tau, which it visually resembles.

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