A.= βλάστη 1, “κισσίνοις β.” E.Ba. 177, cf. Isoc. 1.52, Thphr.HP1.1.9, PLond.1.131rix 191 (i A. D.).
II. metaph., offspring, offshoot, “μητρὸς β.” A. Th.533; “πέκνων γλυκερὸν β.” E.Med.1099 (lyr.), cf.IG12(7).496.3(Amorgos), etc.; also of animals, E.Cyc.206; “ὦ χρυσὲ β. χθονός” Trag.Adesp.129.1: also in late Prose, Jul. Or.7.232d.
III. excrescence, Hp.Hum.1; eruption on the skin, Aret.CD1.2.