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ῥίνη

ῥίνη, a file

ῥῑν-η, ἡ,
  • file, rasp, X. Cyr. 6.2.33, Arist. Aud. 803a2, Aen.Tact. 18.5, IG ΙΙ(2).173.11 (Delos, iii B.C.), etc.; χαρακταὶ ῥῖναι AP 6.205 (Leon.).
    • II shark with a rough skin, used (like shagreen) for polishing wood and marble, Rhina squatina, angel fish, Hp. Int. 1, Epich. 59, Archipp. 25, Anaxandr. 41.53, Arist. HA 540b11, al. (ῥινή I, ῥίνη II acc. to Hdn.Gr. 1.333.)

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