πίτυρον

A. husks of corn, bran, in sg., Thphr. HP 8.4.4, Dsc. 2.85.2, Gal. 6.481: mostly in pl., Hp. Acut. 21, al., PCair.Zen. 355.87 (iii B.C.), etc.: used in magical ceremonies, D. 18.259, Theoc. 2.33.

2. bran-like eruption on the skin, esp. the head, scurf, dandruff, Dsc. 1.30.

3. bran-like sediment in urine, Hp. Nat.Hom. 14.