ἕλος

English (LSJ)

εος, τό,

   A marsh-meadow, ἵπποι ἕλος κάτα βουκολέοντο Il.20.221, cf. 4.483: generally, marshy ground, ἂν δόνακας καὶ ἕλος Od.14.474, cf. Hdt.1.191, Th.1.110, Inscr.Cypr.135.9 H. (Idalium), X.HG1.2.7, etc.    2 backwater, δάσκιον ἕ. A.R.2.1283.