'Papal cross' definitions:

Definition of 'papal cross'

From: WordNet
noun
A cross with three crossbars

Definition of 'Papal cross'

From: GCIDE
  • Papal \Pa"pal\, a. [F., fr. L. papa bishop. See Papacy.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. Of or pertaining to the pope of Rome; proceeding from the pope; ordered or pronounced by the pope; as, papal jurisdiction; a papal edict; the papal benediction. --Milman. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church. "Papal Christians." --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]
  • Papal cross. See Illust. 3 of Cross.
  • Papal crown, the tiara. [1913 Webster]