circumpunct

English

Etymology

From Latin circum (“around”) + Latin pūnctum (“point”).

Noun

circumpunct (plural circumpuncts)

1. A symbol consisting of a point or dot surrounded by a circle (ʘ).
   • 2013, Anthony Mongelli, Jr., The Craftsman's Symbology, page 27:

     Its antiquity being surpassed only by its profundity, the circumpunct's exceeding simplicity has caused it to be the beneficiary of myriad interpretations - some quite recondite and others – to channel Albert Pike - so laughable that they actually warrant applause.

   • 2013, Dan T. Alighieri, Dan's Inferno: A Parody:

     Blandon chuckled to himself as he thought about how few people would know this resembled the circumpunct, a symbol with important meaning for ancient Egyptian religion, Eastern philosophy and the Kabbalah.

   • 2014, Scott Beringer, Target Aquarius, page 17:

     In the next scene, you see a person spring from the third circumpunct, as we are the third and final aspect of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit.