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Y-shaped cross
A forked cross, is a Gothic cross in the form of the letter Y that is also known as a crucifixus dolorosus, furca, ypsilon cross, Y-cross, robber's cross
Forked_cross
Variations on the religious symbol through Christian history
Retrieved 4 March 2025. "Forked Cross". www.seiyaku.com. Retrieved 4 March 2025. Molina, Hector. "What Does an Upside-Down Cross Mean?". Catholic Answers
Christian_cross_variants
Geometrical figure
replaced crux as the name of some cross-like instruments for lethal and temporary punishment, ranging from a forked cross to a gibbet or gallows. The field
Cross
Christian cross in the shape of a capital T
antiquity of the execution cross Forked cross Taphos symbol (tau plus phi) Merriam-Webster: tau cross Collins English Dictionary: tau cross Collins English Dictionary:
Tau_cross
Christian cross superimposed on a circle
happened Coptic cross – Cross associated with Coptic Christians Forked cross – Y-shaped cross High cross – Any free-standing Christian cross made of stone
Celtic_cross
14th-century crucifix in Germany
The Coesfeld Cross is a forked crucifix located in the Church of Saint Lambert in Coesfeld. It is the largest of its type in Germany and is especially
Coesfeld_Cross
German military decoration and symbol
The Iron Cross (German: Eisernes Kreuz, listen, abbreviated EK) was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire (1871–1918), and
Iron_Cross
Crucifix or other depiction of the Crucifixion
1200) Forked cross in St. Peter's at Merzig Triumphal cross in the Holy Cross Church (Roman Catholic) in Kaysersberg (late 15th-century) the Gero Cross in
Rood
14th-century crucifix in Germany
The Bocholt Cross (German: Bocholter Kreuz) is a forked crucifix in St. George's Church in Bocholt, in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and
Bocholt_Cross
Heraldic and Christian symbol
Jerusalem cross, also known as the five-fold cross, the cross-and-crosslets or the Crusader's cross, is a heraldic cross and Christian cross variant consisting
Jerusalem_cross
Red cross on a white background
In heraldry, Saint George's Cross (also known as the Cross of Saint George) is a red cross on a white background, which, from the Late Middle Ages, has
Saint_George's_Cross
Flag bearing the design of the Nordic or Scandinavian cross
Nordic cross flag is a flag bearing the design of the Nordic or Scandinavian cross, a cross symbol in a rectangular field, with the centre of the cross shifted
Nordic_cross_flag
Religious symbol
The Cross of Saint Peter, also known as the Petrine Cross, is an inverted Latin cross traditionally used as a Christian symbol, associated with the martyrdom
Cross_of_Saint_Peter
Symbol of Christianity
the tau cross, the double-barred cross, triple-barred cross, and cross-and-crosslets—and many heraldic variants, such as the cross potent, cross pattée
Christian_cross
Cross woven from rushes, arms offset
St. Brigid's cross or St. Brigit's cross (Irish: Cros Bhríde, Crosóg Bhríde or Bogha Bhríde) is a small variant of the Christian cross often woven from
Brigid's_cross
Type of cross and symbol of Christianity
A Latin cross or crux immissa is a type of Christian cross in which the vertical beam sticks above the crossbeam, giving the cross four arms. Typically
Latin_cross
Heraldic symbol of Spain
moline where the ends of the arms are forked and rounded. Since the early part of the 20th century, the cross has been used as a decorative element on
Cross_of_Saint_James
Christian and French patriotic symbol
The Cross of Lorraine (French: croix de Lorraine), known as the Cross of Anjou in the 16th century, is a heraldic two-barred cross, consisting of a vertical
Cross_of_Lorraine
Heraldic symbol
A cross pattée or cross patty (French: croix pattée, German: Tatzenkreuz), also known as a cross formée or cross formy, or even a Templar cross, is a
Cross_pattée
Heraldic and vexillogical symbol in the form of a diagonal cross
saltire, also called Saint Andrew's Cross or the crux decussata, is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross. The word comes from the Middle French
Saltire
Variant of the Christian cross
The patriarchal cross is a variant of the Christian cross, the religious symbol of Christianity, and is also known as the Cross of Lorraine. Similar to
Patriarchal_cross
Heraldic cross with bifurcated curved tips
(literal French: "iron of a mill"), the forked tips of which, however, circle out slightly more, akin to the "cross recercelee". It is borne both inverted
Cross_moline
Circle containing four or more spokes
A sun cross, solar cross, or wheel cross is a solar symbol consisting of an equilateral cross inside a circle. The design is frequently found in the symbolism
Sun_cross
Christian symbol: cross and anchor combined
The anchored cross, or mariner's cross, is a stylized cross in the shape of an anchor. It is a symbol which is shaped like a plus sign depicted with anchor-like
Anchored_cross
Variation of the Christian cross
The Russian Orthodox Cross (or just the Orthodox Cross by some Russian Orthodox traditions) is a variation of the Christian cross used since the 16th century
Russian_Orthodox_cross
Heraldic cross
The Maltese cross (also the Amalfi cross) is a cross symbol, consisting of four "V" or arrowhead shaped concave quadrilaterals converging at a central
Maltese_cross
Style of Greek cross
The Calatrava Cross, or the Cross of Calatrava, is a type of cross notably used by the Order of Calatrava in red (gules), the Order of Montesa in black
Calatrava_cross
Polychromed wooden cross from Jihlava, Czech Republic
The Přemyslid Crucifix is a polychromed wooden cross from Jihlava dating from the first half of the 14th century. It is on display at the Picture Gallery
Přemyslid_Crucifix
Heraldic cross
A cross potent (plural: crosses potent), also known as a crutch cross, is a form of heraldic cross with crossbars at the four ends. In French, it is known
Cross_potent
Andean symbol
The chakana or Andean cross (also "stepped cross", "step motif", or "stepped motif") is a stepped cross motif used by the Inca and pre-incan Andean societies
Chakana
Latin term believed to name a torture instrument consisting of "three stakes"
consistent across all reflexes, points to a different etymological origin. Forked cross Crucifix Mark Liberman (July 10, 2007). "Annals of Exoticism". Language
Tripalium
Cross associated with Coptic Christians
Coptic cross is any of a number of Christian cross variants associated in some way with Coptic Christians. The typical form of the "Coptic cross" used
Coptic_cross
Apparel bearing a symbol of Christianity
A cross necklace is any necklace featuring a Christian cross or crucifix as its pendant. Crosses are often worn as an indication of commitment to the Christian
Cross_necklace
Christian symbol of authority
for 'cross-bearing orb'), also known as "the orb and cross" or stavroforos sphaira (Greek: σταυροφόρος σφαίρα), is an orb surmounted by a cross. It has
Globus_cruciger
Symbol of peace and reconciliation after the Second World War
A Coventry Cross of Nails (in German, Nagelkreuz von Coventry) is a Christian cross made from iron nails, employed as a symbol of peace and reconciliation
Coventry_Cross_of_Nails
Cross symbols used in heraldry
A number of cross symbols were developed for the purpose of the emerging system of heraldry, which appeared in Western Europe in about 1200. This tradition
Crosses_in_heraldry
Christian symbol
The Cross and Crown (a cross passing through a crown) is a Christian symbol used by various Christian denominations. It has also been used in heraldry
Cross_and_Crown
Graphic symbol
A cross whose arms end in arrowheads is called a "cross barby" or "cross barbée" in the traditional terminology of heraldry. In Christian use, the ends
Arrow_Cross
Cross associated with the Church of the East
The Nestorian cross is associated with the Church of the East. It is composed of a cross similar to the Maltese cross, with four arms of roughly equal
Nestorian_cross
Anglo-Saxon and heraldic symbol
The fylfot or fylfot cross (/ˈfɪlfɒt/ FILL-fot) and its mirror image, the gammadion, are types of truncated swastika, associated with medieval Anglo-Saxon
Fylfot
Imperial house order of Ethiopia
bearing the points of a cross fleury. On the face of each medallion is an enamel trilobe emblem, divided by a forked cross, with each lobe depicting
Order of the Holy Trinity (Ethiopia)
Order_of_the_Holy_Trinity_(Ethiopia)
Heraldic symbol
Papal cross The papal cross is a Christian cross that serves as an emblem for the office of the Pope in ecclesiastical heraldry. It is depicted as a staff
Papal_cross
Bar cross that was the symbol of German armed forces from 1935–1945
The Balkenkreuz (lit. 'beam cross' or 'bar cross') is a straight-armed cross that was first introduced in 1916–1918 and later became the emblem of the
Balkenkreuz
white-fimbriated blue forked cross. 3:5 1933–present Burgee of Hungária Yacht Club A triangular blue pennant charged with a white-fimbriated red Nordic cross. 1990–present
List_of_Hungarian_flags
Heraldic charge
A cross fleury (or flory) is a cross adorned at the ends with flowers in heraldry. It generally contains the fleur-de-lis, trefoils, etc. Synonyms or minor
Cross_fleury
National symbol of Serbia
composed of a cross symbol and four firesteels. It is present on the coat of arms and flag of Serbia. The cross is based on a tetragrammic cross emblem of
Serbian_cross
Scottish historic structure
A mercat cross is a structure used in Scottish settlements to denote a market square. It historically indicated that the settlement had been granted the
Mercat_cross
Christian symbol
The cross and flame is a style of the Christian cross that is used by certain Christian denominations, especially those of the Methodist tradition and
Cross_and_flame
Cross pattée symbol used by Cossacks and Ukraine
The Cossack cross (Ukrainian: Козацький хрест, romanized: Kozatskyi khrest) is a type of cross pattée historically linked to the Cossacks. Today, it is
Cossack_cross
Cross worn on the chest by Christian clergy
A pectoral cross or pectorale (from the Latin pectoralis, "of the chest") is a cross that is worn on the chest, usually suspended from the neck by a cord
Pectoral_cross
City in Stavropol Krai, Russia
divided by a blue forked cross into three parts: a green one (at the hoist) and two yellow ones (at the top and bottom). The forked cross symbolizes the
Nevinnomyssk
Symbol of the French region: cross, heart, anchor
The Camargue cross (Occitan: Cros de Camarga, French: Croix camarguaise), or the cross of Camargue or cross of the gardians, is a symbol for the French
Cross_of_Camargue
Tabular summary of genetic combinations
etc.). The forked-line method (also known as the tree method and the branching system) can also solve dihybrid and multi-hybrid crosses. A problem is
Punnett_square
Religious symbol for Scientology
Scientology cross is one of the principal symbols of Scientology. It is most often used to represent the Church of Scientology. The cross bears some resemblance
Scientology_cross
Symbol of the Georgian Orthodox Church
The grapevine cross (Georgian: ჯვარი ვაზისა, Jvari Vazisa), also known as the Georgian cross or Saint Nino's cross, is a major symbol of the Georgian Orthodox
Grapevine_cross
Web browser developed by Google
freeware. WebKit was the original rendering engine, but Google eventually forked it to create the Blink engine; every Chrome variant except iOS used Blink
Google_Chrome
Heraldic cross and motif
The Occitan cross (Occitan: crotz occitana [ˈkɾuts utsiˈtanɔ] ), also called cross of Occitania (crotz d'Occitània), cross of Languedoc (crotz de Lengadòc)
Occitan_cross
variety of crosses, both designs and physical objects, have been associated with Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Traditionally, the cross pattée
List of Saint Patrick's crosses
List_of_Saint_Patrick's_crosses
Cross enclosed in a ring or halo
The ringed cross is a class of Christian cross symbols featuring a ring or nimbus. The concept exists in many variants and dates to early in the history
Ringed_cross
Building complex in Chicago, Illinois
grounds. The Main Building, modeled in the shape of a croix fourchée ("forked cross"), initially had 400 rooms and opened on June 3, 1916. It quickly became
Edgewater_Beach_Hotel
Jewelled cross dating from c.1000AD
The Cross of Lothair or Lothair Cross (German: Lotharkreuz) is a crux gemmata (jewelled cross) processional cross dating from about 1000 AD, though its
Cross_of_Lothair
Variant of the Christian cross
The Cross of Salem, also known as a pontifical cross because of its similarity to the papal cross, is a cross used in Christianity. It is also similar
Cross_of_Salem
1797–1928 unit of Russia
placed in a forked cross. The shield is crowned by the imperial crown and surrounded by golden oak leaves emblazoned with St. Andrew's cross. In 1918, part
Saratov_Governorate
Christian symbol for Mary
letter "M" below the cross indicates Mary's presence at the foot of the cross. The combination of the letter M with a Latin cross is found as part of the
Marian_Cross
Symbol that mixes Christian and pre-Christian concepts
The Carolingian Cross is but one variation in the vast historical imagery of Christian symbolic representations of the Crucifixion of Jesus, going back
Carolingian_cross
Structure marking a market square
A market cross, or, in Scots, a mercat cross, is a structure used to mark a market square in market towns, where historically the right to hold a regular
Market_cross
Christian religious symbol
The Huguenot cross is a Christian religious symbol originating in France and is one of the more recognizable and popular symbols of the French evangelical
Huguenot_cross
Independent software derived from existing software
needed] A fork is a form of branching, but generally involves storing the forked files separately from the original – not in the repository. Reasons for
Fork_(software_development)
Combination of Greek letters tau and rho
The staurogram (⳨), also monogrammatic cross or tau-rho, is a ligature composed of a superposition of the Greek letters tau (Τ) and rho (Ρ). The symbol
Staurogram
mixed Greek-Latin compound meaning "double velum" – apparently describes a forked pennon, evidently of Western European origin. Chi Rho Christogram Double-headed
Byzantine_flags_and_insignia
Free, open-source, CLI tools for creating Windows-native binaries
generate Portable Executable (PE) binaries for Microsoft Windows. It was forked in 2005–2010 from MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows). Mingw-w64 includes
Mingw-w64
Native cross symbol used by Sri Lankan Christians
The Anuradhapura cross (Sinhala: අනුරාධපුර කුරුසිය Anuradhapura Kurusiya) is a form of the Christian cross symbol. It is the most ancient symbol of Christianity
Anuradhapura_cross
The Macedonian Cross (Macedonian: Македонски крст, Makedonski krst), also known as Veljusa Cross (Вељушки крст, Veljuški krst; or Cross from Veljusa (Крстот
Macedonian_Cross
Type of Christian monument found in Central Europe
Stone crosses (German: Steinkreuze) in Central Europe are usually bulky Christian monuments, some 80–120 cm (31–47 in) high and 40–60 cm (16–24 in) wide
Stone_cross
Topics referred to by the same term
Noctuid moths Any small forked structure of animal anatomy Forked cross, a cross in Gothic architecture Furca (punishment), a cross-like instrument for punishment
Furca
Religious symbol
cross is a symbol that combines a cross with a floral postament or elements. The cross of Armenian Christianity is combined with the Christian cross,
Armenian_Cross
Cross by a footpath, track or road
A wayside cross is a cross by a footpath, track or road, at an intersection, along the edge of a field or in a forest. It can be made of wood, stone or
Wayside_cross
Stone cross set up where a murder or accident happened
Conciliation cross, also known as roadside cross or penitence cross, is a stone cross, which was set up in a place where a murder or accident had happened
Conciliation_cross
Japanese dragon
the Kojiki, 八岐大蛇 in the Nihon Shoki) is variously translated as "Eight-Forked Serpent", "Eight-Headed-Serpent" and "Eight-Headed Dragon", with orochi
Yamata_no_Orochi
Commemorative mark or monument to plague victims
The term plague cross can refer to either a mark placed on a building occupied by victims of plague; or a permanent structure erected, to enable plague
Plague_cross
Cross on the summit of a mountain
summit cross is a Christian cross on the summit of a mountain or hill that marks the top. Often there will be a summit register (Gipfelbuch) at the cross, either
Summit_cross
Any free-standing Christian cross made of stone – often richly decorated
A high cross, or standing cross (Irish: cros ard / ardchros, Scottish Gaelic: crois àrd / àrd-chrois, Welsh: croes uchel / croes eglwysig), is a free-standing
High_cross
Cross with 2 horizontal crossbeams, with the lower one slanted
The Russian cross is a variation of the Christian cross with two crossbeams, of which the higher one is horizontal and longer, and the lower one is diagonal
Russian_cross_(religion)
Type of memorial monument
A memorial cross (sometimes called an intending cross) is a cross-shaped memorial to commemorate a special event or an incident, typically where one or
Memorial_cross
Free and open-source media player software
Microsoft Windows, and has an unofficial Android port called mpv-android. Forked from mplayer2 in 2012, mpv is mainly a command-line app. This makes the
Mpv_(media_player)
Instrument of benediction
A blessing cross is a hand cross held by a priest or bishop in Eastern Christianity when he gives a benediction. It is often made of precious metal and
Blessing_cross
Christian liturgical object
An altar cross or altar crucifix is a cross or crucifix placed upon an altar, and is often the principal ornament of the altar. Early Christians were wary
Altar_cross
Representative cross for Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox church
Ethiopian crosses, Abyssinian crosses, or Ethiopian-Eritrean crosses are a grouping of Christian cross variants that are symbols of Christianity in Ethiopia
Ethiopian_cross
Cross or crucifix held during a Christian procession
A processional cross is a cross or crucifix which is carried in Christian processions. Such crosses have a long history: the Gregorian mission of Saint
Processional_cross
Christian monument
type of monumental public Christian cross, sometimes encased in an open shrine. Usually a calvary has three crosses, that of Jesus Christ and those of
Calvary_(monument)
Editors' marks on manuscripts
MARK U+205C ⁜ DOTTED CROSS U+2E0E ⸎ EDITORIAL CORONIS U+2E0F ⸏ PARAGRAPHOS U+2E10 ⸐ FORKED PARAGRAPHOS U+2E11 ⸑ REVERSED FORKED PARAGRAPHOS U+2E12 ⸒ HYPODIASTOLE
Obelism
archiepiscopal cross (archbishop's cross) is a two-barred cross used by or to signify or dignify an archbishop. Similar to the patriarchal cross, it is typically
Archiepiscopal_cross
Open-source Smalltalk environment
integrated development environment (IDE) to modify its components. Pharo was forked from Squeak v3.9 in March 2008. Pharo is a pure object-oriented, dynamically
Pharo
Medieval European practice of signing with a special type of monogram or royal cypher
documents at the starting point of what would diversify into the tradition of "cross-signatures", German scholarship of the 18th century extended use of the
Signum_manus
engine in 2001. Then, in 2013, a modified version of WebKit was officially forked as the Blink engine. These tables summarize what stable engines support
Comparison_of_browser_engines
Free online crowdsourced encyclopedia
commercial advertising and lack of control, users of the Spanish Wikipedia forked from Wikipedia to create Enciclopedia Libre in February 2002. Wales then
Wikipedia
Shape of the structure on which Jesus was crucified
T-shaped structure. Most Christian denominations present the Christian cross in this form, and the tradition of the T-shape can be traced to early Christianity
Instrument of Jesus's crucifixion
Instrument_of_Jesus's_crucifixion
Type of Christian stone cross found in Germany
The basalt cross (German: Basaltkreuz) is a particular type of stone cross found in the Eifel mountains of Germany, bearing witness to the piety of the
Basalt_cross
End times in Norse mythology
a spear facing a monstrous head, with one foot thrust into the beast's forked tongue and on its lower jaw, and the other is against its upper jaw, a scene
Ragnarök
Christian symbol
outline by itself. According to one writer, while many Christians hang a cross necklace or rosary inside their vehicles, "the fish sticker on the car is
Ichthys
FORKED CROSS
FORKED CROSS
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Foulks.
Male
Scottish
Scottish surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Gaelic word forba, FORBES means "district, field."Â
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from the Old English word ford, FORD means "ford, river crossing."
Surname or Lastname
English (Somerset and Avon)
English (Somerset and Avon) : topographic name for someone living in or by a furze-covered enclosure, from Old English fyrs ‘furze’ + hæg ‘enclosure’.Americanized spelling of French Fortier.
Girl/Female
Sikh
One who meets
Male
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of Old Norse Þorketill, TORKEL means "Thor's cauldron."
Girl/Female
Shakespearean
The Merry Wives of Windsor' Mistress Ford.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Norrod.Norwegian : variant of Nored.
Surname or Lastname
Italian
Italian : from the personal name Forte, from Late Latin fortis ‘strong’ (see Fort) or from a short form of a medieval personal name formed with this element, as for example Fortebraccio (‘strong arm’).Slovenian : shortened form of the personal name Fortunat, Latin Fortunatus.English : variant of Fort.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Fosse. There has been some confusion with northwestern English force in the sense of ‘waterfall’, it is possible that the surname may also have arisen as a topographic name for someone living by a waterfall.French : topographic name for someone who lived by a fortress or stronghold, Old French force, Late Latin fortia, a derivative of fortis ‘strong’ (see Fort). There are several places named with this word (for example in Aude, and baronial lands in the Dordogne), and it may also be a habitational name from any of these.
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : topographic name for someone who lived near a forge or smithy, Middle English, Old French forge (from Latin fabrica ‘workshop’, a derivative of faber ‘smith’, ‘workman’; compare Lefevre). The surname is thus in most cases a metonymic occupational name for a smith or someone employed by a smith.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained. Perhaps a variant of Foskett.
Surname or Lastname
English and Irish
English and Irish : variant spelling of Ford 1 and 2. This is a very common spelling in Ireland.Norwegian : habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads named Førde (there are eleven on the west coast), from Old Norse fyrði, dative of fjórðr ‘fjord’.
Boy/Male
English
A shallow place used to cross a river or stream. Surname.
Male
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of Old Norse Folki, FOLKE means "people, tribe."Â
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English
River Crossing; A Shallow Place Used to Cross a River; Stream; Surname
Male
English
Short form of English Frederick, FRED means "peaceful ruler."
Male
English
Variant form of English Fulke, FOWKE means "people, tribe."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Foulks.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; perhaps a respelling of the southern French name Faure, which was taken to England as early as the 13th century.
FORKED CROSS
FORKED CROSS
Male
Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Gaelic RuaidhrÃ, RUAIDRÃ means "red king."
Boy/Male
Biblical
God hath given, the gift of God.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Indian
Strong one
Boy/Male
Sikh
Abiding by the gurus word
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Pashtun, Sindhi
Kindness; Graces; More Gracious; More Delicate
Boy/Male
Assamese, Indian, Telugu
Moon; Part of Moon
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Blessed Girl
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived in a small valley, from Middle English, Old English dell ‘dell’, ‘valley’, or a habitational name from any of several minor places named Dell, from this word, for example in Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Sussex.German : from Low German delle ‘dell’, ‘depression’ (Middle High German telle ‘gorge’).
Male
Japanese
(優) Japanese name YUU means "higher, superior."
FORKED CROSS
FORKED CROSS
FORKED CROSS
FORKED CROSS
FORKED CROSS
n.
The solid piston of a force pump; the instrument by which water is forced in a pump.
v. t.
To prohibit; to forbid; to avert.
a.
Arranged, as stars in a constellation; as, formed stars.
n.
One who, or that which, forces or drives.
imp. & p. p.
of Fork
a.
having acquired an unpleasant taste from the cork; as, a bottle of wine is corked.
a.
Having structure; capable of growth and development; organized; as, the formed or organized ferments. See Ferment, n.
a.
Furnished with a horn or horns; furnished with a hornlike process or appendage; as, horned cattle; having some part shaped like a horn.
n. & v. t.
One who forges, makes, of forms; a fabricator; a falsifier.
a.
Having a double meaning; ambiguous; equivocal.
a.
Striped or ribbed with cords; as, cloth with a corded surface.
a.
Done or produced with force or great labor, or by extraordinary exertion; hurried; strained; produced by unnatural effort or pressure; as, a forced style; a forced laugh.
a.
Firm-footed; determined.
a.
Slow-footed.
a.
Having the form of a hook; curvated; as, the hooked bill of a bird.
a.
Not liable to stumble or fall; as, a sure-footed horse.
a.
Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument.
a.
Feather-footed; as, a rough-footed dove.
a.
Formed into a forklike shape; having a fork; dividing into two or more prongs or branches; furcated; bifurcated; zigzag; as, the forked lighting.