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θρίψ

θρίψ, a wood-worm

θρίψ, gen. θρῑπός, ὁ (not ἡ, v.l. in Men. 540.5),
  • wood-worm, Thphr. HP 5.4.4, AP 12.190 (Strat.); ὁ θ. τὸ ξύλον (sc. λυμαίνεται) Men. l.c.
    • II metaph., skinflint, miser, Hsch. (Perh. connected with τρίβω.)

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