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Περὶ τοῦ ἐπέκεινα τοῦ νοῦ κατὰ μὲν νόησιν πολλὰ λέγεται, θεωρεῖται δὲ ἀνοησίᾳ κρείττονι νοήσεως → On the subject of that which is beyond intellect, many statements are made on the basis of intellection, but it may be immediately cognised only by means of a non-intellection superior to intellection

Porphyry, Sententiae, 25

English (Autenrieth)

(ϝέννῦμι): enveloping, clinging, hence soft or fine; epith. of clothing and woven fabrics; also of tin, ‘pliant,’ Il. 18.613.