obelus
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.obe·lus
noun \-ləs\ plural ob·e·li \-ˌlī, -ˌlē\
Definition of OBELUS
1
: a symbol − or ÷ used in ancient manuscripts to mark a questionable passage
2
: the symbol ÷
Origin of OBELUS
Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek obelos spit, pointed pillar, obelus
First Known Use: 14th century
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