χαύνωσις
εως, ἡ
A.
making slack or loose, opp. στέγνωσις, S.E. P. 1.238.
2.
void space or interval, Gp. 10.75.17.
II.
metaph., making confused, mystification, χ. ἀναπειστηρία Ar. Nu. 875 (ubi v. Sch.).
2.
puffing up, χαύνωσιν ἐργάζεσθαι Phld. Rh. 1.219S.: pl., Iamb. VP 15. 64.
3.
relaxation, relief, Alex.Trall. 4.1.