ἀκόν-η[ᾰ],ἡ ,
A. whetstone, hone, λιθίνη
Chilo 1
, Hermipp. 46 , etc.
2. metaph.,δόξαν ἔχω ἀκόνας λιγυρᾶς ἐπὶ γλώσσᾳI feel the shrill note of awhetstoneon my tongue, i.e. am roused to song, Pi. O. 6.82 ; of persons, e.g. a trainer, ἀνδράσιν ἀεθληταῖσιν Ναξίαν ἀκόναν
Pi. I. 6(5).73
; ofἜρως, AP 12.18 ( Alph. ), cf. Plu. 2.838e .
3. part of tragus of ear, Poll. 2.86 . (Cf.Skt.áśan- 'stone'.)