⚦

⚦ U+26A6, ⚦ MALE WITH STROKE SIGN ← ⚥ [U+26A5] Miscellaneous Symbols ⚧ → [U+26A7]

The LGBT symbol on a flag in the US Library of Congress

Alternative form of alchemical symbol

Translingual

Etymology

• (alchemy): Unclear derivation from ⟨♂⟩ iron. May have either a cross-bar ⟨⟩ or a dot ⟨⟩.
• (LGBT): Combination of ⟨♂⟩ and ⟨♀︎⟩.

Symbol

⚦

1. (LGBTQ) androgyne, gender-neutral, intersex.

   Synonyms: ⚨, ⚪︎

2. (alchemy, obsolete) crocus of iron, crocus martis (red or yellow calcined powder of iron).

   Synonyms: 🜞, ⚨

Usage notes

(LGBT): Usually a generic symbol. Occasionally contrasted with an upright orientation ⟨⚨⟩, with the upright variant taking the generic meaning, Mars-orientated ⟨⚦⟩ taking on an implication of someone of male appearance, and Venus-orientated ⟨⟩ taking on an implication of someone of female appearance.

(alchemy): A tilted ⛢ (⟨⟩, i.e. ♂ with a dot rather than a cross-bar) is an allograph.

Derived terms

• ⚧

Related terms

Gender and sexuality symbols
· · · · · · · · · · ·