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λ3Λαβαῖςwith handles[Meaning] with touchings, or with pretexts, or with blame. But [sc. also also attested is the phrase] "bi-mouthed handles", [meaning] the ears of the mixing-bowl, or those which have openings on both sides; or …highmedium
λ32Λάγυνοςflask, flagon[Meaning] the all-receiving.highshort
λ41Λάθε βιώσαςlive in seclusion; live unnoticed; live unobtrusively"[...] of what is customarily said in a proverb, but enforced by him in deed, 'live in seclusion': so that I would not expect any of the men living at that time, [of the …highshort
λ72ΛακύδηςLakydes, Lacydesson of Alexander of Cyrene; a philosopher, who was head of the new Academy. He wrote philosophical works including On Nature.highshort
λ77Λαλιάdiscourse[Meaning] public speaking. "In his discourse Arcesilaos was precise [in his use] of expressions and quite [...] outspoken."highshort
λ86ΛαμπάδιονtorchletWhat they now call a torch. So Dinarchus and Plato [sc. use the term].highshort
λ93Λάμπων ὄμνυσι τὸν χῆν' ὅταν ἐξαπατᾷ τινάLampon swears by the goose whenever he is deceiving somebodyThe early Socratics were in the habit of swearing in this way, but Rhadamanthys was the first to prohibit oaths by the gods, [ordaining] instead swearing by goose and dog and ram and suchlike. …highshort
λ135Λασιόκωφοςhairy-mute[Meaning] one who is excessively mute; e.g. having hairy ears, resulting in deafness and sense-deprivation.highshort
λ140ΛασταυροκάκκαβονlastaurokakkabonIt is a particular food mentioned in Chrysippus, in his [treatise] On the Fine and Pleasurable; its preparation would be rather troublesome.highshort
λ157Λαφύξαςhaving gulped down[Meaning] having torn to pieces, having feasted without restraint. Aelian [writes]: "these eagles will gulp down the elephants' innards, he showing the banners." "And when the Persians happen across some wells, they gulp water …highshort
λ165ΛαχάρηςLacharesSon of Lachares; of Athens. Sophist. A pupil of Heracleon of Athens; he taught many pupils, among whom Eustephius, Nicolaus and Asterius are well-known. Floruit under the emperors Marcianus and Leon. He wrote On …highmedium
λ170Λάχοςportion, lot[Meaning a] part. "[...] in which there was also a large portion of wild boar." They also say pro/laxos, [meaning] the first share. And elsewhere in the Fables: "so this first portion" -- part …highshort
λ184ΛαίλιοςLaeliusA proper name.highshort
λ193Λαιόνleft[Meaning] the left [side].highshort
λ244Λέμμαhusk, rind[Meaning] peel.highshort
λ265ΛέωνLeonSon of Leon; of Byzantium, Peripatetic philosopher and sophist. A pupil of Plato or, as some [say], of Aristotle. He wrote about the reign of Philip and Byzantium in 7 books; Teuthranticus; On Besaeus; …highmedium
λ267ΛέωνLeon, Leo[Leo], emperor of [the] Romans; [nicknamed] the Butcher. He seemed to be luckier than all the emperors before him and [to be] frightening to all who lived through his reign and [to any] of …highmedium
λ269ΛεωνᾶςLeonasSophist. An Isaurian by birth; he was highly reputed among the mass of fellow-professionals in Alexandria. He not only allowed Proclus to share in his discourses, but thought it right to have him share …highshort
λ286Λεπιδωτοὶ ἰχθύεςscaly fishes[Meaning] every species of fishes except the cartilaginous.highshort
λ297Λεπτολογίαsubtle argument"He did not devote himself to subtle argument or extend his discourses." Philostratus the Lemnian writes [this] about Apollonius. Hermippos in Demesmen [sc. also uses the word.] "I am already seeking to chop logic, …highshort
λ307ΛεσβώναξLesbonaxOf Mytilene, a philosopher, lived in the age of Augustus, father of the philosopher Potamon. He wrote many philosophical treatises.highshort
λ309Λέσχηlounging, lounge; conversation[Meaning] socialising a lot, prattle. In the old days leschai was the name for the seats and places in which men were accustomed to congregate and philosophize. So says, too, Hierocles in [book] 1 …highmedium
λ310Λεσχηνείαgossip[Meaning] insolence. Also [sc. attested is] lesxhnw/ths ["pupil/scholar"], an insolent man.highshort
λ325Λευκὴ στάθμηwhite measuring-line[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those marking obscurities with obscurities; or in reference to those who understand nothing. Sophocles in Kidalion [writes]: "I do not judge by these words of yours, no …highshort
λ332Λευκόνwhite, clear[Note] that 'white' [is] also homonymous, just like 'good'. What in reference to the body is called 'white' means color, which is under [the category of] quality, and [what is called 'white'] in the …highshort
λ377Λειπανδρεῖνto be short of men, to lack manpower[They say that] when the Athenians wanted to enlarge the population because they were short of men, they decreed that [it would be permissible for a citizen] to marry one woman and procreate [sc. …highshort
λ413Ληθεδώνoblivion[Meaning] forgetfulness. But forgetfulness is a loss of understanding. In the Epigrams: "such deeds of men flow away into swift oblivion."highshort
λ414Λήθηforgetfulness"But he used to copy out very accurately the interpreters of divine [lore], for the old age of forgetfulness, as Plato said, leaving commentaries for himself and storing up treasures."highshort
λ420Λήθωσιthey escape the notice of"For the gusts of wind [escape the notice of] the female bird, except when she has been impregnated". These [words] are from the Oinomaos [Author, Myth] of Sophocles. And see under diexodoi.highshort
λ438Λήκυθονlekythos, oil-flaskAttic writers call an alabastron for perfume a lekythos [sc. feminine]; but Herodotus used the masculine gender for the alabastron. [These are] the oil-holding vessels. Aristophanes in Wealth [writes]: "the lekythoi are full of …highmedium