ἀπῶρυξ

A. canal from a place, ἀπώρυγες συχναί Procop. Vand. 2.19 (Scalig., for ἀπορρῶγες): metaph. of Samos, ἀ. τῆς πόλεως Demad. Fr. 4 S., cf. Phld. Rh. 1.181 S.

II. layer of a vine, LXX Ez. 17.6, Gp. 5.18.1, POxy. 1631.10 (iii A.D.).