canthus

canthus, i, m., = κάνθος; lit.

I the iron ring around a carriage-wheel , the tire , Quint. 1, 5, 88, where it is considered as barbarian (African or Spanish).—Hence,

B Meton. (pars pro toto), a wheel , Pers. 5, 71.

Canthus
·noun The corner where the upper and under eyelids meet on each side of the eye. ...

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Canthus
Canthus, i, m., = Κάνθος, nom. propr. , name of an Argonaut , Hyg. Fab. 14; Val. Fl. 1, 3 and 6...

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