⚦

Etymology

 * Unclear derivation from $⟨♂⟩$ iron. May have either a cross-bar $⟨⟩$ or a dot $⟨⟩$.
 * Combination of $⟨♂⟩$ and $⟨♀︎⟩$.

Symbol

 * 1)  androgyne, gender-neutral, intersex.
 * 2)  crocus of iron,  .
 * 1)  crocus of iron,  .

Usage notes
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.

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