ἀνακάθαρσις
ἀνακάθ-αρσις, εως, ἡ,
A). clearing away, of rubbish, ; 5.100.6 λίθων Bel. 100.41 ; cleaning, of sewers, D.H 3.67 ; of streets, etc., OGI 483.51 (Pergam.); of ground for foundations, SIG 2587.19 .
2). Medic., cleansing, . 8.327
II). clearing up an obscure passage, explanation,