παραμύθιον, -ου, τό
(παραμυθέομαι) [in LXX: Wis.3:18 * ;]
__1. an exhortation, persuasion, encouragement: Php.2:1 (cf. Plat., Legg., vi, 773 E, al.; see Lft. and ICC, Phi., l.with).
__2. assuagement, abatement, hence, consolation (Wis, l.with, and frequently in cl.).†
(AS)