macron

English

/ˈmækɹɒn/, /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/

noun
Definitions
  • (orthography) A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (¯) placed over any of various letters, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek μακρόν.

Origin

Ancient Greek

μακρόν

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