φιλύρα

A. lime tree, Tilia platyphyllos, Hdt. 4.67, Thphr. HP 1.12.4, al., Dsc. 1.96, Corn. ND 24.

2. φ. ἄρρην, = φιλυρέα, and φ. θήλεια silver lime, Tilia tomentosa, Thphr. HP 3.10.4.

II. the bass underneath its bark, used for writing on, Gal. 18(2).630, Hdn. 1.17.1, D.C. 72.8; for garlands, φιλύρας . . ἄφυλλος στέφανος Xenarch. 13.