γρυνόν
μέγα γὰρ τὸ τῆς θαλάσσης κράτος → great is the power of the country that controls the sea, control of the sea is a great thing, the dominion of the sea is a great matter, the rule of the sea is a great matter, the rule of the sea is indeed a great matter, control of the sea is a paramount advantage
English (LSJ)
A = σίκυς ἄγριος, Ps.-Dsc.4.150.
Spanish (DGE)
-οῦ, τό
bot., otro n. de σίκυς ἄγριος pepino amargo, cohombrillo amargo, Ecballium elaterium (L.) A. Rich., Ps.Dsc.4.150, Ps.Apul.Herb.114.12.
Frisk Etymological English
Grammatical information: n.
Meaning: = σίκυς ἄγριος (Ps.-Dsc. 4, 150).
Origin: XX [etym. unknown]
Etymology: André Les ét. class. 24, 10 connects γρύσει = τήξει (Arist. Pr. 876b 15) because of its fluid contents; most uncertain (the verb is itself unclear).
Frisk Etymology German
γρυνόν: {grunón}
Meaning: = σίκυς ἄγριος (Ps.-Dsk. 4, 150).
Etymology : Nicht sicher erklärt. Nach André Les ét. class. 24, 10 zu γρύσει = τήξει (Arist. Pr. 876b 15) wegen des flüssigen Inhalts.
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