λῐχᾰνός,όν, (λείχω)
A. licking:ὁ λ., with or withoutδάκτυλος,forefinger, from its use in licking up, Hp. Art. 37 ,al., Luc. Tim. 54 , Ath. 1.15d , PLips. 12.9
(iii A. D.), etc.
II. asSubst. λίχᾰνος(sc.χορδή),ἡ,the string struck with the forefinger, andits note, Aristox. Harm. p.116 M., Arist. Pr. 919a17 , D.S. 3.59 , Plu. 2.1029a , etc.
III. Adj.,λ. σωλήν a tube of the alembic, Zos.Alch. pp.225,236
B.