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pilcrow

/ˈpɪlkroʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does pilcrow mean?

noun

A symbol (¶) used to indicate a new paragraph in printing and writing. It is also known as a paragraph sign.

Example

"The editor used a pilcrow to separate the two paragraphs in the article."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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