κάλχη

A. murex, purple limpet, = πορφύρα, Nic. Al. 393.

2. purple dye, Str. 11.14.9.

II. rosette on the capitals of columns, IG 12.372.90, 4.1484.83 (Epid., iv B.C.), 11(2).161 A 73 (Delos, iii B.C.), Hsch.:—written Χάλκη IG 12.374.317, al., Χάλχη ib.374.103.

III. purple flower, Chrysanthemum coronarium, Alcm. 39, Nic.Dam. 76J.:—written Χάλκη in Nic. Fr. 74.60, cf. Ps.-Dsc. 4.58.