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ἄκυλος

ἄκυλος, an acorn

ἄκῠλος, ὁ (ἡ, Theoc. 5.94),
  • the acorn of Quercus Ilex, given to swine with βάλανος, Od. 10.242, Pherecr. 186, Arist. HA 595a29, cf. Amphis 38, Thphr. HP 3.16.3:—used in games, Poll. 9.103.
    • II ornament or jewel in form of acorn, IG 2.767b11:—neut., ἄκυλον, τό, Ἐφ.Ἀρχ. 1895.70.

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