obelus

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɒb(ə)ləs/

noun (plural obeli /-lʌɪ, -liː/)

  • 1a symbol (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased.
  • 2a mark (- or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious, corrupt or doubtful.

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek obelos 'pointed pillar', also 'critical mark'