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Episemon
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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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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