flap

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v. trans.

P. and V. κινεῖν, σείειν, V. σαλεύειν (Eur., Cycl. 434). Flap the wings: Ar. πτερυγίζειν (absol. ). V. intrans. P. and V. σείεσθαι. Wave to and fro: P. and V. αἰωρεῖσθαι. Make a noise: P. and V. ψοφεῖν. subs. Part of a dress hanging loose: P. πτέρυξ, ἡ (Xen.).