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στύραξ

στύραξ, (m. and f.) storax (gum, gum tree)

στύραξ2, the spike at the lower end of a spear-shaft

στύραξ [ῠ] (A), ᾰκος, ὁ,
  • storax, Mnesim. 4.62 (anap.), Arist. HA 534b25, Thphr. HP 9.7.3, Dsc. 1.66, Sor. 2.29, Aret. CD 1.2, PSI 4.297.12 (v A.D.).
    • II στύραξ, ὁ or ἡ, the tree producing this gum, Styrax officinalis, fem. in Hdt. 3.107, masc. in Str. 12.7.3, Plu. Lys. 28.
στύραξ [ῠ] (B), ᾰκος, ὁ,
  • spike at the lower end of a spear-shaft, X. HG 6.2.19, Pl. La. 184a; shaft, ἀκοντίων Onos. 10.4 (pl.).

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