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stauros

stauros {stow-ros'}
Greek: noun masculine

Possible Definitions:
1) an upright stake, esp. a pointed one
2) a cross
2a) a well known instrument of most cruel and ignominious punishment, borrowed by the Greeks and Romans from the Phoenicians; to it were affixed among the Romans, down to the time of Constantine the Great, the guiltiest criminals, particularly the basest slaves, robbers, the authors and abetters of insurrections, and occasionally in the provinces, at the arbitrary pleasure of the governors, upright and peaceable men also, and even Roman citizens themselves; This horrible punishment the innocent Jesus also suffered.
2b) the crucifixion which Christ underwent.

stauros {stow-ros'}

Greek: noun masculine

from the base of 2476;

Translated as:

cross (28 times)

Strong's Number 4716

TDNT - 7:572,1071