ἀέλλη

-ης, ἡ (ἀϝέλλη)

[ἀ-2 + ϝελ-, (ϝ)είλω.]

• • 1

    A whirling or stormy wind Il. 2.293, Il. 11.297, Il. 12.40, Il. 13.795, Il. 19.377: Od. 3.283, 320, Od. 5.292, 304, Od. 8.409, Od. 14.383, Od. 19.189.

  • 2

    A whirl or cloud of dust Il. 13.334, Il. 16.374.