λεπτοϋφής

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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: λεπτοϋφής Medium diacritics: λεπτοϋφής Low diacritics: λεπτοϋφής Capitals: ΛΕΠΤΟΫΦΗΣ
Transliteration A: leptoüphḗs Transliteration B: leptouphēs Transliteration C: leptoyfis Beta Code: leptou+fh/s

English (LSJ)

[ῠ], ές, (ὑφαίνω)

   A finely woven, Luc.Am.41, Alciphr.3.41.