ψαίω
From LSJ
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
English (LSJ)
A = ψάω (q. v.), rub away, grind down, in aor. 1 Med., Thphr. ap.Porph.Abst.2.6:—aor. Pass., ibid.