ἄκυλος

A. acorn of Quercus Ilex, given to swine with βάλανος, Od. 10.242, Pherecr. 186, Arist. HA 595a29, cf. Amphis 38, Thphr. HP 3.16.3 :—used in games, Poll. 9.103.

II. ornament or jewel in form of acorn, IG 2.767b11 :—neut., ἄκυλον,τό, *)ef. *)arx. 1895.70.