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ἀμάρυγμα

ἀμάρυγμα, a sparkle, twinkle

ἀμάρυγμα, Aeol. ἀμάρυχμα, ατος, τό,
  • sparkle, twinkle, ἀ. λάμπρον προσώπω flashing, radiant glance, Sapph. Supp. 5.18, cf. A.R. 3.288; of changing colour, and light, AP 5.258 (Paul.Sil.); διδύμης ἀ. χροιῆς, of gems, Tryph. 71, etc.; of any quick, light motion, Χαρίτων ἀμαρύγματʼ ἔχουσα with the flashing steps of Graces, Hes. Fr. 21, 94; of wrestling, ἀ. πάλας B. 8.36; ἀ. χείλεος quivering of the lip, Theoc. 23.7: metaph., τῶν πισύρων ἀρετῶν ἀμαρύγματα AP 7.343.

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