semeion

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek σημεῖον (sēmeîon, a mark).

Pronunciation

Noun

semeion (plural semeia)

  1. (prosody) A unit of time, a division of a foot; a mora.
  2. A mark in paleography indicating metrical or other divisions.
  3. A symbol in ancient art associated with the gods and resembling a Roman military standard.