δ208Δελφίς
dolphin
The fish [of that name]. Also a naval engine of war [made from] iron, or lead. Aristophanes [writes]: "before he comes upon you, hoist up your dolphins in readiness and bring your boat alongside". [He is referring to] a…
Δελφίς· ὁ ἰχθύς. καὶ ὄργανον ναυτικὸν σιδηροῦν, ἢ μολίβδινον. Ἀριστοφάνης· πρὶν ἐκεῖνον προσικέσθαι σου, πρότερον τοὺς δελφῖνας μετεωρίζου καὶ τὴν ἄκατον παραβαλοῦ. δελφίν,…
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