λήμ-η,ἡ,
A. a humour that gathers in the corner of the eye, rheum, Hp. VM 19 , Prog. 2 : in pl.,sore eyes, Ar. Lys. 301 (v. Sch.): metaph.,ἡ τοῦ Πειραιέως λ.theeye-soreof Piraeus, of Aegina, Pericles ap. Arist. Rh. 1411a15 , Plu. Per. 8 ;Κρονικαὶ λῆμαιold prejudicesthat dim the mind's eye, Ar. Pl. 581 ; ὄψεως λ. ἡ δεισιδαιμονία
Plu. 2.1101c
. (Cf.λάμας.)