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Ἀδώνι' ἄγομεν καὶ τὸν Ἄδωνιν κλᾴομεν → We conduct the rites of Adonis, we weep for Adonis (Pherecrates, fr. 170)

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Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

ĕpīzygis: ĭdis, f., = ἐπιζυγίς>,
I a pin at the hole of the balista, to keep the cord, when drawn through, in its place, Vitr. 10, 17.