λευκό-ϊον [
ῐ],, for
λευκὸν ἴον, lit.
A). white-violet:
I). gilliflower, Matthiola incana,
Theoc. 7.64 ,
Dsc. 3.123 , etc.
II). snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, flowering very early,
Thphr. HP 6.8.1 ; joined with the narcissus and lily in
AP 5.143 (
Mel.),
146 (Id.).