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Ampersand
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An ampersand (or epershand; "&") is a logogram representing the conjunction word "and". This symbol is a ligature of the letters et, Latin for "and".
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Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has crossing lines.
Category: Language Symbols.
Ampersand is part of the Punctuation group.
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