Maltese cross的词源

英文词源

Maltese cross

"A cross with arms of equal length which broaden from the centre and have their ends indented in a shallow V-shape", So named because the cross was formerly worn by the Knights Hospitaller, who were based in Malta 1530–1798.

中文词源

Maltese cross：马耳他十字

由四个V组成的八个点图形，原马耳他骑士团所使用的符号，据说八个点象征骑士的八项美德。参照百度百科。

该词的英语词源请访问趣词词源英文版：Maltese cross 词源，Maltese cross 含义。