lemniscate
noun
lem·nis·cate
lem-ˈni-skət 
: a figure-eight shaped curve whose equation in polar coordinates is ρ2=a2 cos 2θ or ρ2=a2 sin 2θ
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Above her head is a lemniscate, depicting the infinite fortitude within.
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Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
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“Lemniscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemniscate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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