μῆνιγξ,ιγγος,ἡ,
A. membrane, Hp. Carn. 3 ; of themembraneof the eye, Emp. 84.7 (pl.), Arist. GA 781a20 ;drum of the ear, Id. Pr. 961a38 ; esp.membrane enclosing the brain, dura mater, Hp. VC 1 , Arist. HA 495a8 , 514a17 , Gal. 2.708 , etc.: in pl., ib. 716 , Q.S. 5.327 , 12.406 .
II. scumon milk, Hsch.