λεαίνω
λεαίνω
λεαίνω,
λεῖος
to smooth or polish, Hom.; ἵπποισι κέλευθον λειανέω I will smooth the way, Il.
to rub smooth, pound in a mortar, Lat. levigare, Hdt.; to grind with the teeth, Xen.:— generally, to crush, extirpate, Hdt.
to smooth away wrinkles, Plat.:—metaph. to smooth or soften down harsh words, Hdt.