Caron

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms

English

Etymology

Etymology unknown; first appears in standards documents with no explanation. Possibly derived from caret after its similar shape (^), and with -on either from macron or as an augmentative after reanalysis of -et as a diminutive.

Noun

caron (plural: carons )

1. A háček or inverted circumflex; a diacritical mark (ˇ) placed over a letter; on consonants indicates palatalization , and from its shape is used on pinyin vowels to mark the third (falling-rising) tone.

Synonyms

• háček , hacek