σπείραμα

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English (LSJ)

Ion. σπείρ-ημα, ατος, τό,

   A coil, convolution, ἐχίδνης A.Ch. 248; ὄφεων Arist.Mir.843a32, cf. D.S.3.36, Plu.2.972f, etc.; σ. περισφυρίοιο δράκοντος, of a serpent-shaped ornament, AP6.207 (Arch.): metaph., αἰῶνος σπειρήματα periods, cycles, App.Anth.3.186.    2= σπάργανον, Nic.Al.417.    3 twisted thread, Hsch. and Phot. s.v. μήρυμα.    4 rolled bandage, Gal. 18(1).788,809, al.