"punctus circumflexus" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌpʌŋktəs sɜːkəmˈflɛksəs/ [UK], /ˌpʌŋktəs sɚkəmˈflɛksəs/ [US]
Etymology: From Medieval Latin pūnctus circumflexus (literally “bent-around mark”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ML.|pūnctus circumflexus|lit=bent-around mark}} Medieval Latin pūnctus circumflexus (literally “bent-around mark”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} punctus circumflexus
  1. (palaeography) A medieval punctuation mark indicating a short pause (approximately '̣). Categories (topical): Palaeography, Punctuation marks Synonyms: punctus flexus Related terms: punctus, punctus elevatus, punctus interrogativus, punctus versus

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