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νάρθηξ
νάρθηξ νάρθηξ, ηκος, a tall umbelliferous plant, Lat. ferula, with a hollow, pithy stalk, in which Prometheus conveyed fire from heaven to earth, Hes. The stalks furnished the Bacchanalian wands (θύρσοι) , Eur., (cf. ναρθηκο-φόρος); they were also used for canes by schoolmasters, Xen. a casket for unguents, Luc.

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giant fennel; stalk, cane, splint; narthex (forecourt of church)

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νάρθηξ νάρθηξ, ηκος, a tall umbelliferous plant, Lat. ferula, with a hollow, pithy stalk, in which Prometheus conveyed fire from heaven to earth, Hes. The stalks furnished the Bacchanalian wands (θύρσοι) , Eur., (cf. ναρθηκο-φόρος); they were also used for canes by schoolmasters, Xen. a casket for unguents, Luc.
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21833
URN:
urn:cite2:scaife-viewer:dictionary-entries.atlas_v1:middle-liddell.perseus-eng2-n21855
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na/rqhc

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