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P / plătўophthalmus
noun greek

plătўophthalmus

gen. plătўophthalmi · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
= πλατυόφθαλμος (eye-dilator), a name for
antimony
antimony, because it was supposed to enlarge and beautify the eye, Plin. 33, 6, 34, § 102.
Perseus ID: n36605 Key: platyophthalmus