Word: obelus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ob
e
lus
Definition: A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk.
Morphemes:
Affix: obelus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀβελός
Language: grc
Decoded: obelos
Meaning: rod, spit; obelisk; critical mark