Dictionary entry

G03572

An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon Keyed to Strong's Numbers

νύσσω

Alt. νύσσω,

"to touch with a sharp point, to prick, spur, pierce", Il., Hes.; ἀγκῶνι νύξας "having nudged" him with the elbow, Od.; ν. γνώμην "to prick" it (and see what is in it), Ar.