σπάλαξ

English (LSJ)

[σπᾰ], ᾰκος, ἡ, also ἀσπάλαξ (q.v.),

   A blind-rat, Spalax typhlus, Arist.de An.425a11, LXX Le.11.30; masc.in Ael.NA11.37:— also written σφάλαξ, Paus.7.24.11.    II ἵππων εἶδος οἱ σ. (perh. mole-coloured), Hsch.: cf. σπαλακός.    III meadow-saffron, Colchicum parnassicum, Thphr.HP1.6.11 (s.v.l.).