κανθήλιος

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λαγὼς τὸν περὶ τῶν κρεῶν τρέχει → save one's bacon, save one's neck, save one's skin

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Full diacritics: κανθήλιος Medium diacritics: κανθήλιος Low diacritics: κανθήλιος Capitals: ΚΑΝΘΗΛΙΟΣ
Transliteration A: kanthḗlios Transliteration B: kanthēlios Transliteration C: kanthilios Beta Code: kanqh/lios

English (LSJ)

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   A pack-ass, Ar.Lys.290 (lyr.), Luc.Pseudol.3, POxy. 1733.4 (iii A.D.); ὄνος κ. Hermipp.9, X.Cyr.7.5.11, Pl.Smp.221e, etc.: metaph., ass, blockhead, Lysipp.7, Luc.JTr.31.