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pilcrow.

The symbol ¶.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɪl.kɹəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpɪl.kɹoʊ/US
  1. The symbol ¶. A symbol designating the beginning of a new paragraph.

  2. The symbol ¶. A symbol designating a paragraph break.

Where this word comes from

Probably an alteration of Middle English pylcrafte, modification of Late Latin paragraphus, itself from the Ancient Greek παράγραφος (parágraphos).

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