dust

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substantive

P. and V. κόνις, ἡ.

ashes: P. and V. τέφρα, ἡ (Euripides, Cyclops 641), V. σποδός, ἡ.

ashes of the dead: V. σποδός, ἡ; see ashes.

cloud of dust: Ar. and P. κονιορτός, ὁ.

raise dust, v.: V. κονίειν (absol.).

covered with dust: Ar. κεκονιμένος.

bite the dust: V. ὁδὰξ αἱρεῖν γαῖαν.

make to bite the dust: Ar. κατασποδεῖν (also Aesch., Theb. 809, in perf. part. pass.).