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Celtic cross

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A Christian symbol, common in Ireland, which combines the cross with a ring surrounding the intersection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning 2

A spread commonly used by tarotists, usually comprising a six-card "circle" or "cross" on the left and a four-card "staff" on the right.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cartomancy, human-sciences, mysticism, philosophy, sciences

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Meaning 3

a Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: Cross

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Estonian: keldi rist — Translations
  • Finnish: kelttiläinen risti — Translations
  • French: croix celtique — Translations
  • German: Keltenkreuz — Translations
  • Italian: croce celtica — Translations
  • Lithuanian: keltiškas kryžius — Translations
  • Polish: krzyż celtycki — Translations
  • Russian: ке́льтский крест (kélʹtskij krest) — Translations
  • Spanish: cruz celta — Translations
  • Ukrainian: ке́льтський хрест (kélʹtsʹkyj xrest) — Translations