A.western, “ἅλμη” Nonn.D.6.219.
II. as Subst., night-scented stock, Matthiola tristis, Thphr.CP6.17.3, Plin.HN21.39 ; = citreum, Gloss.
2. as pr. n., Ἑσπερίδες, αἱ, the Hesperides, daughters of Night, who dwelt in an island, on the western verge of the world, and guarded a garden with golden apples, Hes.Th.215, E.Hipp.742 (lyr.), D.S.4.27, etc.: hence “Ἑσπερίδων μῆλα” quinces, Pamphil. ap. Ath.2.82d.