# semeion

> English word · Noun · IPA /sɪˈmaɪ.ɒn/

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek σημεῖον (sēmeîon, “a mark”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/semeion