χαλαζάω

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ἐξ ὀνύχων λέοντα τεκμαίρεσθαι → judge by the claws, judge by a slight but characteristic mark, small traits give the clue to the character of a person, deduce something from a small indication, identify a lion from its claws

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Full diacritics: χαλαζάω Medium diacritics: χαλαζάω Low diacritics: χαλαζάω Capitals: ΧΑΛΑΖΑΩ
Transliteration A: chalazáō Transliteration B: chalazaō Transliteration C: chalazao Beta Code: xalaza/w

English (LSJ)

   A hail, Luc.Bis Acc.2: metaph., fall thick as hail, Com.Adesp.314.    II (χάλαζα 11.1) to have pimples or tubercles, Ar.Eq.381; χαλαζῶσαι [ὕες] Arist.HA603b21.