καλαμηφάγος
From LSJ
πρὸ συντριβῆς ἡγεῖται ὕβρις → pride goeth before destruction, pride comes before a fall, pride goes before a fall, pride goeth before a fall, pride wenteth before a fall, pride cometh before a fall, pride comes before the fall
English (LSJ)
[φᾰ], ον,
A devouring reeds, i.e. cutting or trimming pens, Χάλυψ AP6.65.3 (Paul.Sil.).
German (Pape)
[Seite 1306] Halme abfressend, abmähend, χάλυψ Paul. Sil. 51 (VI, 65).
French (Bailly abrégé)
ος, ον :
qui mange ou détruit le chaume, la paille.
Étymologie: καλάμη, φαγεῖν.
