κόλ-ᾰσις,εως,ἡ,
A. checking the growthof trees, esp. almond-trees, Thphr. CP 3.18.2 (pl.).
2. chastisement, correction, Hp. Praec. 5 , Pl. Ap. 26a , al., Th. 1.41 ; opp.τιμωρία, Arist. Rh. 1369b13 ; of divineretribution,
Ev.Matt. 25.46 , al.: pl., Pl. Prt. 323e , al., Phld. Ir. p.52 W.