Cross currency pair
A cross pair combines two major currencies without the US dollar, such as EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY or GBP/JPY.
They are also called “crosses”. Historically, swapping euros for yen meant going through the dollar; cross pairs let you do it directly. Their price is still tied to EUR/USD and USD/JPY.
They are a little less liquid than the majors, so spreads are often wider. Some, such as GBP/JPY, are known for big swings, which calls for wider stops and smaller position sizes.
For regulators such as ESMA, the FCA and ASIC, a cross is not a major pair: maximum leverage for retail clients is 20:1. Check the pip value too, since it is expressed in the quote currency, not in dollars.