κῴδιον

English (LSJ)

τό, Dim. of κῶας,

   A sheepskin, fleece, Ar.Eq.400, Ra.1478, Pl. Prt.315d, Men.Sam.189, IG12.80.17, 11(2).287 A24 (Delos, iii B.C.), PPetr.2p.108 (iii B.C.), etc.; of the Golden Fleece, Luc.Gall.1.    II Δῖον κ. ram's fleece used in purificatory ceremonies, Polem.Hist.87, 88.