obelus
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὀβελός (obelós).
Pronunciation
Noun
obelus (plural obeluses or obeli)
- A mark (÷) used to represent division in mathematics. Also used to indicate a written or printed passage, and in ancient manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious or doubtful.
- A dagger mark (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased, often used to indicate a footnote.