ἔξαψις

εως, ἡ
A. fastening, Theo Sm.p.72 H. (pl.), Iamb. in Nic. p.112 P. (pl.).
II. heating, σιτίων ἔξαψιν ποιεῖν Hp. Acut.(Sp.)46 (v.l. ἔφ‐).
2. lighting, kindling, Arist. Mu. 395b3, Ph. 2.256, Plot. 3.6.15, Anthem.p.152 W.: pl., Placit. 3.3.9: metaph., θερμασίης καὶ τόλμης Aret. CA 2.11.
Liddell, Scott & Jones
A Greek-English Lexicon, 1940
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