A.rough, δίψῃ καρχαλέοι rough in the throat with thirst, Il.21.541 (v.l. καρφαλέοι), cf. A.R.4.1442, Nonn.D.14.426.
II. rough, fierce, “κύνες” A.R.3.1058; “λύκοι” Tryph.615 (v.l. καρχαρέος); of sounds, Χρεμετισμός, ἱμάσθλη, Nonn.D.29.199, 48.307; of fire, fierce, Nic.Th.691 (v.l. καρφ-, q.v.). (Redupl. of khar-, cf. Skt. khára- 'rough, sharp'.)