Etymology · Ancient Greek
ὀβελός
2 English words descend from Ancient Greek ὀβελός, most common first.
- obelionA craniometric point on the sagittal suture between the parietal foramina near the lambdoid suture.
- obelusA symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk.