Episemon
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Episēmon (Greek , from epi- "on" plus sēma "sign"; plural: episēma) is a Greek word that can mean: * a distinguishing mark or symbol, also called parasēmon, especially in the following contexts: ** an ensign or figurehead on an ancient ship ** a characteristic symbol displayed on a shield, similar to a coat of arms ** a characteristic symbol stamped on an ancient coin * the Greek letter Digamma, the numeral sign for "6" * a generic term for all three supplementary Greek numeral signs (Digamma 6, Koppa 90, and Sampi 900) in the alphanumeric system of Greek numerals, or similar symbols in other scripts
Episēmon (Greek , from epi- "on" plus sēma "sign"; plural: episēma) is a Greek word that can mean: a distinguishing mark or symbol, also called parasēmon, especially in the following contexts: an ensign or figurehead on an ancient ship a characteristic symbol displayed on a shield, similar to a coat of arms a characteristic symbol stamped on an ancient coin the Greek letter Digamma, the numeral sign for "6" a generic term for all three supplementary Greek numeral signs (Digamma 6, Koppa 90, and Sampi 900) in the alphanumeric system of Greek numerals, or similar symbols in other scripts
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