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κουρά (koura) shearing ^G:V

κουρά,

Ionic dialect κορή, ἡ, (κείρω) cropping of the hair, τῶν τριχῶν τὴν κ. κείρεσθαι [Refs 5th c.BC+]: frequently as a sign of mourning, κ. πενθίμῳ [Refs 5th c.BC+]

__2 generally, cropping, lopping, δρυοτομικὴ καὶ κ. σύμπασα [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of animals that feed on grass, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__3 shearing of sheep, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
__II that which is cut off:
__II.1 lock of hair, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II.2 wool shorn, fleece, [Refs 3rd c.BC+]; κουρᾷ κοσμοῦντα 1.67: absolutely, of one's own state, [Refs]
__II.3 cut-off end, σφηνός [Refs 3rd c.BC+]; ἡ κάτω κ., of a rod, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]: in plural, slips of wood, [Refs 3rd c.BC+]