λακχά
From LSJ
Michael Apostolius Paroemiographus, Paroemiae
English (LSJ)
ἡ,
A = ἄγχουσα, Ps.-Democr.Alch.p.42 B.
Frisk Etymological English
Grammatical information: f.
Meaning: a plant-name, = ἄγχουσα (Ps.-Democr.).
Derivatives: λακχάϊνος (Edict. Diocl.).
Origin: LW [a loanword which is (probably) not of Pre-Greek origin] Ind.
Etymology: Foreign word, prob from Ind. (Prakr.) lakkha lac (s. 2. λάκκος); cf. the explanation of Lat. LW lacca(r) in Plin. Val. 2, 17: herba quaedam unde vermiculatae pellestinguntur. Cf. W.-Hofmann s. 2. lacca.
