Pretzel 🥨

Usage snapshot:

• Used in content written with the Common script; suitable for UI labels and body text.
• Appears in the Unicode block Supplemental Symbols and Pictographs.

History & usage: The character PRETZEL depicts a pretzel as a simple pictographic symbol. The name contains no HARD SIGN, SOFT SIGN, MARK/ACCENT, or LETTER tokens, and there are no shape/qualifier indicators to explain. In general, such tokens signal function in writing systems or typographic cues, but this name conveys a stand‑alone symbol for a food item rather than a phonetic unit. 2–3 practical usage contexts follow from its information: in scholarly editions or dictionaries, it helps mark a common food item represented in narratives or captions; in educational primers and reference grammars, it functions as a labeled pictograph to teach symbol–concept associations; in archival transcription or paleography, it appears as a visual cue for menus, signage, or pictorial inventories. When extended categories or variants are involved, they are treated as historical or specialized forms rather than standard usage. Cross‑platform appearance remains a consideration, and accessibility notes should provide alt text and a concise description for assistive technologies.

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