ὑποκον-ίω [ῑ],
A. put dust to the roots,esp.by digging(cf.ὑποσκάπτω), Id. HP 2.7.5 .
II.
Med. , of wrestlers,sprinkle oneself with dust,in preparation for the contest, τὼ χεῖρε ὑποκονίεται
Com.Adesp. 401
: metaph., Plu. 2.614d .
ὑποκον-ίω
Gloss
put dust to the roots,
References
- Id. HP 2.7.5
- Com.Adesp. 401
- Plu. 2.614d