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ἐξονυχίζω

ἐξονυχίζω, try

ἐξονῠχίζω,
  • try a thingʼs smoothness by drawing the nail over it: hence, scrutinize closely, Ath. 3.97d, Artem. 1.16, Jul.Laod. in Cat. Cod.Astr. 4.103; μὴ λίαν ἐξακριβοῦν ταῦτα μηδʼ ἐ. τὰ τοιαῦτα Jul. Or. 7.216a, cf. Phryn. 256.
    • II deprive of the base of the petal, ῥόδα Orib. 5.33.1; of lilies, in Pass., Aët. 1.115.
      • 2 trim the hoof, Hippiatr. 123.

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