A.anything twined or twisted, π. ἕλικος the twisting tendril of the vine, Simon.183.2; “γυίων π.” AP5.245 (Paul. Sil.), cf. 285 (Id.).
2. plaited work, wicker-work, Pl.Lg.734e, etc.; “τὸ τοῦ κύρτου π.” Id.Ti.79d: hence, = κύρτος, X.Cyr.1.6.28: in pl., wreaths, chaplets, E.Ion1393; also, plaited hair, 1 Ep.Ti.2.9.
II. metaph., complex, combination of words, Pl.Sph.262d: generally, complex, Ph.1.372,651, Plot.3.3.4.