ἀμφιέλισσα
amphielissa
curved at both ends
Appears 19 times across Homer's epics.
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Dictionary (LSJ)
ἀμφιέλισσα, ἡ, (ἑλίσσω) Ep. Adj., only fem., in always of ships, Il. 2.165, al.,
‹ All lexicon entries either curved at both ends (or on both sides), or wheeling either way, handy; in late Ep., twisting, doubling, ἱμάσθλη ἀ. D. 48.328; μίτρη 1.319; wavering, doubtful, ἀοιδή 667.