Labarum

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlæbəɹəm/

Origin

From Latin labarum, from Ancient Greek λαβαρόν.

Full definition of labarum

Noun

1. The Roman military standard adopted by Constantine I. The banner was known for its Christian chi-rho sign - ☧.
• 1658: Nor shall we urge the labarum, and famous Standard of Constantine, or make further use thereof, than as the first Letters in the Name of our Saviour Christ — Sir Thomas Browne, The Garden of Cyrus (Folio Society 2007, p. 168)