HyperDic: maltese_cross

English > 2 senses of the expression maltese cross / Maltese cross:
NOUNplantmaltese cross, scarlet lychnis, Lychins chalcedonicaEurasian garden perennial having scarlet flowers in dense terminal heads
artifactMaltese crossa cross with triangular or arrow-shaped arms and the points toward the center
English > maltese cross: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningEurasian garden perennial having scarlet flowers in dense terminal heads.
Synonymsscarlet lychnis, Lychins chalcedonica
Broaderlychnis, catchflyMostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects
English > Maltese cross: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA cross with triangular or arrow-shaped arms and the points toward the center.
BroaderCrossA representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified
Spanishcruz de Malta
Catalancreu de Malta

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