ἀλοιφή
ἡ
A.
anything with which one can smear or anoint; esp. hog's-lard, grease, either in carcase, Il. 9.208, or when melted for use, 17.390.
2.
unguent, Od. 6.220, 18.179.
3.
paint, varnish, etc., Pl. Criti. 116b, cf. IG 22.463.85, LXX Mi. 7.11, etc.; νεώς Polyaen. 5.34.
II.
anointing, laying on of unguents or paint, ἀ. μύρων Pl. Alc. 1.122c.
III.
erasure, LXX Ex. 17.14, Plu. 2.611a.