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λάταξ

λάταξ, the drops of wine in the bottom of the cup which were thrown into a basin with a splash

λάταξ [ᾰ], ᾰγος, ἡ, usu. in pl. λάταγες, in the game of κότταβος,
  • the drops of wine in the bottom of the cup which were thrown into a basin with a splash, λάταγες ποτέονται κυλίχναν ἀπὺ Τηΐαν Alc. 43; ἀπʼ ἀγκύλης . . ἵησι λάταγας Cratin. 273, cf. Hermipp. 47.7 (anap.), Critias 2.2 D., Call. Fr. 102: so collectively in sg., ξανθὴ Ἀφροδισία λ. S. Fr. 277 (lyr.).
    • II a water-quadruped, perh. beaver, Arist. HA 487a22, 594b32.

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