ἄθυρμα

English (LSJ)

τό, (ἀθύρω)

   A plaything, toy, Il.15.363, h.Merc.40: in pl., beautiful objects, adornments, Od. 18.323, Sapph.Supp.20a.9; delight, joy, Ἀπολλώνιον ἄ., of a choral ode, Pi.P.5.23; ἀθύρματα Μουσᾶν, i.e. songs, B.Fr.33, cf. 8.87; ἀρηΐων ἀ. pastimes of Ares, i.e. battle, 17.57; ἁβρὸν ἄ., of a pet dog, IG14.1647, cf. 12(5).677.10 (Syros):— rare in Trag. and Com., E.Fr.272, Cratin.145, Com.Adesp.839, Alcid. ap. Arist. Rh.1406a9, b13; of a court-jester, ἄ. τοῦ βασιλέως J.AJ12.4.9, cf. Philostr. V S1.8.3.