English Explanatory Dictionary

pilcrow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The symbol ¶.
  2. A symbol designating the beginning of a new paragraph.
  3. A symbol designating a paragraph break.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪl.kɹəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pilcrow.wav pĭl′-krō /ˈpɪl.kɹoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-pilcrow.wav

Word forms

pilcrow pilcrows

Etymology

Probably an alteration of Middle English pylcrafte, modification of Late Latin paragraphus.

Synonyms

paragraph character paragraph mark paragraph marker paragraph sign paragraph symbol

Derived words

silcrow
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