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swastika

swas·ti·ka [ swóstikə ] (plural swas·ti·kas)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Nazi symbol: a Nazi and fascist symbol formed by a Greek cross with the four ends of the arms bent in a clockwise direction

2. religious symbol: an ancient religious symbol formed by a Greek cross, usually with the four ends of the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction

[Late 19th century. < Sanskrit svastikaḥ "good-luck sign" < svasti "good luck"]
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