lab·a·rum (l b  r-m)n. pl. lab·a·ra (- r-) 1. An ecclesiastical banner, especially one carried in processions. 2. The banner adopted by Constantine I after his conversion to Christianity. [Late Latin, probably from alteration of Greek labr  ton, laurel-leaf standard, from Latin lauretum, neuter of lauretus, adorned with laurel; see laureate.] |
labarum [ˈlæbərəm]
n pl -ra [-rə]
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a standard or banner carried in Christian religious processions
2. (Historical Terms) (Military) the military standard bearing a Christian monogram used by Constantine the Great
[from Late Latin, of obscure origin]
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