manicule

English

Etymology

From Latin manicula (“little hand”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjuːl/

Noun

Examples (Unicode manicules)
  • Black left pointing index ☚
  • Black right pointing index: ☛
  • White left pointing index: ☜
  • White up pointing index: ☝
  • White right pointing index: ☞
  • White down pointing index: ☟

manicule (plural manicules)

  2. (typography) A symbol resembling a hand with the index finger extended, used to draw attention to or indicate something.
    Synonyms: index, digit, fist, see others in Wikipedia at manicule § Terminology

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