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Maltese cross
noun
a cross with triangular or arrow-shaped arms and the points toward the center
Hypernyms: ↑Cross

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ˌMaltese ˈcross 7 noun
a cross whose arms are equal in length and have wide ends with V-shapes cut out of them
 
Word Origin:
[Maltese cross] so named because the cross was formerly worn by the Knights Hospitallers, who were based in Malta 1530–1798.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.