-ˌdekəˈsād.ə, -äd.ə noun
( plural cruces decussatae -āˌtē, -äˌtī)
Etymology: New Latin, literally, decussate cross
1. : a supposed variety of the cross of crucifixion consisting of two intersecting beams set up in the form of an X : a decussate cross — compare crux commissa , crux immissa
2. : saint andrew's cross