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Obelus vs Obolus - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between obelus and obolus

is that obelus is a mark (÷ ) used to represent division in mathematics also used to indicate a written or printed passage, and in ancient manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious or doubtful while obolus is obolus (coin).

obelus

English

(wikipedia obelus)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A mark (÷ ) used to represent division in mathematics. Also used to indicate a written or printed passage, and in ancient manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious or doubtful.
  • A dagger mark () used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased, often used to indicate a footnote.
  • See also

    * (l)

    Anagrams

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    obolus

    English

    (wikipedia obolus)

    Alternative forms

    * obol

    Noun

    (oboloi)
  • A silver coin minted in Ancient Greece, valued at a sixth of a drachma.