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ὑποκονίω

ὑποκονίω, put dust to the roots

ὑποκον-ίω [ῑ],
  • put dust to the roots, esp. by digging (cf. ὑποσκάπτω), Thphr. HP 2.7.5.
    • II Med., of wrestlers, sprinkle oneself with dust, in preparation for the contest, τὼ χεῖρε ὑποκονίεται Com.Adesp. 401: metaph., Plu. QConv. 2.614d.

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