1. (in heraldry) having a bud or knob at the end of each arm; said of a cross with rounded, bulbous terminals.
Usage: heraldry; also spelled 'botony' or 'botonny'

Examples

• The shield displayed a cross botonnee in gold on a red field.
• A botonnee cross is characterized by its three rounded knobs at the end of each arm.
• In heraldic design, the botonnee cross represents growth and flourishing.
• The family crest featured a silver botonnee cross as its central emblem.