Dictionary entry

περικάθαρμα

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

περι-κάθαρμα, -τος, τό

(< περικαθαίρω, to purify on all sides or completely, De 18:10, Jos 5:4, IV Mac 1:29*), [in LXX: Pr 21:18 (כֹּפֶר)*;]

1. a victim, expiation (Pr 21:18).

2. refuse, rubbish: pl., I Co 4:13 (v. ICC, in l.).†