θάλλω
θάλλω
to bloom, abound, to be luxuriant, of fruit-trees, Od., Soph., etc.; often in part. perf. τεθηλώς, Epic fem. τεθαλυῖα, as adj., luxuriant, exuberant, Od.; c. acc. cogn., οὐ δένδρεʼ ἔθαλλεν χῶρος the place grew no trees, θαλλούσης βίον ἐλαίας Aesch.
of other natural objects, τεθαλυῖα ἐέρση the fresh or copious dew, Od.; τεθαλυῖα ἀλοιφῆι rich with fat, Il.; εἰλαπίνηι τεθαλυίηι at a sumptuous feast, Il.
of men, to bloom, flourish, Hes., Soph., etc.
in bad sense, to be active, νόσος ἀεὶ τέθηλε Soph.; πήματα ἀεὶ θάλλοντα Soph.