Lexical Definition

‎βαΐον‎ baḯon (bah-ee'-on) palm branch ^G:N-N
a diminutive of a derivative probably of the base of ‎βάσις‎

branch.

• a palm twig (as going out far)

Abbott-Smith

**† βαΐον, ου, τό (also βὰϊον, another form of βὰϊς, from the Egyptian), [in LXX: I Mac 13:51*;], (freq. in Egyptian π., v. MM, Exp., x);
a palm-branch: Jo 12:13 (DB, i, 314).†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

βάϊον, τό,

={βάϊς}, [NT]; for genitive plural βαΐων see at {βάϊς}.

__II measuring-rod, β. δικαίῳ ἑξαπήχει [Refs 5th c.AD+]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: John.12.13}