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περιδέξιος

περιδέξιος, with two right hands

περιδέξιος, ον,
  • with two right hands, i.e. ambidextrous, Il. 21.163, AP 12.247 (Strat.).
      • 2 very dexterous or expert, λόγοι Ar. Nu. 949 (lyr.). Adv. -ίως Philostr. VS 1.19.1.
      • 3 convenient, Opp. C. 1.114, 455.
      • 4 δένδρον π., name of a fabulous Indian tree, Cyran. 95.
    • II going round the right arm:—Subst. περιδέξιον, τό, armlet for the right arm, PPetr. 2 Intr. p.22 (iii B. C.), LXX Ex. 35.22, Is. 3.20.

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