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Meaning of Maltese cross | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A cross having four equal arms resembling arrowheads joined at the points
  2. A flowering plant Lychnis chalcedonica (syn. Silene chalcedonica) of the family Caryophyllaceae
  3. A position on the rings where the gymnast's body is horizontal and straight, with arms to the side; a horizontal planche.
  4. Synonym of Geneva wheel.

Equivalents

Deutsch Brennende Liebe Malteserkreuz
Suomi maltan risti palavarakkaus
Français croix de Malte lychnis croix de Malte ou croix de Jérusalem
Gaeilge Cros Mháltach
Português cruz de Malta
Română arșinic

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Maltese English Maltese Islands Maltese sauce Maltese starthistle Malteseness Maltez

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