noun greek

mĕtaxa

gen. mĕtaxae · gender feminine · decl. 1st

or , , , = μέταξα and μάταξα

raw silk

raw silk, the web of silkworms.

Lit., Dig. 39, 4, 16; Cod. Just. 11, 7, 10.—

a rope by extension

Transf., a rope: lini metaxa, Lucil. ap. Fest. s. v. rodus, p. 265 Müll.; Vitr. 7, 3.

Perseus ID: n28928 Key: metaxa