MACRON

macron

(noun) a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Macron

A French surname.

Anagrams

• Camron, Carmon, Corman

Etymology

Noun

macron (plural macrons or macra)

(orthography) A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (¯) placed over any of various letters, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long. [from 19th c.]

Antonyms: breve, micron

Coordinate terms: solidus, vinculum

Usage notes

The plural macra is rare.

Anagrams

• Camron, Carmon, Corman

Source: Wiktionary


Ma"cron, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Pron.)

Definition: A short, straight, horizontal mark [-], placed over vowels to denote that they are to be pronounced with a long sound; as, a, in dame; e, in seam, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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