⚨

Not to be confused with ⛢.

⚨ U+26A8, ⚨ VERTICAL MALE WITH STROKE SIGN ← ⚧ [U+26A7] Miscellaneous Symbols ⚩ → [U+26A9]

Translingual

• (1): Unclear derivation from ⟨♂⟩ iron
• (2): Conflation of ⟨♂⟩ and ⟨♀︎⟩.

Symbol

⚨

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

   Synonyms: 🜞, ⇞ (possibly)

   Synonyms: ⚦, ⚩ (possibly)

2. (LGBTQ) androgyne, gender-neutral.

   Synonym: ⚦

Usage notes

(LGBT): ⟨⚦⟩ is the usual generic symbol. Sometimes the upright orientation ⟨⚨⟩ may be used generically, with Mars-orientated ⚦ taking on an implication of someone of male appearance, and with Venus-orientated ⟨⟩ taking on an implication of someone of female appearance.

Related terms

Gender and sexuality symbols
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