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טָלָא

From LSJ

Ὡς οὐδὲν ἡ μάθησις, ἂν μὴ νοῦς παρῇ → Quam nihil est disciplina, ni mens → Wie wenig taugt das Lernen, wenn Begabung fehlt

Menander, Monostichoi, 557

English (Strong)

a primitive root; properly, to cover with pieces; i.e. (by implication) to spot or variegate (as tapestry): clouted, with divers colours, spotted.