χρυσίον
Alt. χρυ_σίον, ου, τό,
Etym. Dim. of χρύσος
I. "a piece of gold", generally, "gold", Hdt., Thuc., etc.; pl., Dem.
2. "gold coin, money", Eur., Ar., Plat., etc.; χρυσία "pieces of gold", Plat.
II. as a term of endearment, "my golden one! my little treasure!" Ar., Anth.