n. [ Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; = &unr_; twice +
☞ This form identifies it with the Latin F, though in sound it is said to have been nearer V. It was pronounced, probably, much like the English W.
n. The third letter (Γ, γ = Eng. G) of the Greek alphabet. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A cross formed of four capital gammas, formerly used as a mysterious ornament on ecclesiastical vestments, etc. See Fylfot. [ 1913 Webster ]
. n. (Physics) A very penetrating electromagnetic ray not appreciably deflected by a magnetic or electric field, emitted by radioactive substances.
n. The third letter (Γ, γ = Eng. G) of the Greek alphabet. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A cross formed of four capital gammas, formerly used as a mysterious ornament on ecclesiastical vestments, etc. See Fylfot. [ 1913 Webster ]
. n. (Physics) A very penetrating electromagnetic ray not appreciably deflected by a magnetic or electric field, emitted by radioactive substances.