αἰώρα

English (LSJ)

ἡ, (ἀείρω)

   A swing, hammock, chariot on springs, Pl.Lg. 789d.    2 noose, halter, S.OT1264 (in the form ἐώρα).    II oscillatory movement, see-saw, pulsation, Pl.Phd.111e, D.H.3.47, etc.    2 Medic., passive exercise, Plu.2.793b, Antyll. ap. Orib.6.23, Sor.1.125: pl., IG4.955 (Epid., ii A. D.).    III metaph., αἰ. ψυχῆς fluctuation of mind, Metrod.Herc.831.8 (cf. Epicur.Fr.434).