ἐπικάρπιος

A. , (καρπός 1) bringer or guardian of fruits, epith. of Zeus, Corn. ND 9, Arist. Mu. 401a19, Plu. 2.1048c, etc.; of Hermes, IG 12(7).252 (Amorgos); θεοί Max.Tyr. 30.4; fruit-bearing, ὧραι Arat. 552.

2. . τὸ ἐ. pedicle or fruit-stalk, Phaniasap.Ath. 2.68c, cf. 51c.

II. . (καρπός 11) on or for the wrist, ἐ. ὄφεις bracelets in the shape of snakes, Philostr. Ep. 22.

2. . Subst. ἐπικάρπιον,τό, part of the hand near the wrist, Sor. 1.84.