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σκι^α_γρα^φ-έω ,
A.paint with the shadows, so as to produce an illusion of solidity at a distance, Pass., “τὰ πόρρωθεν . . φαινόμενα . . καὶ τὰ ἐσκιαγραφημέναPl.R.523b; “οἷον -ημένα ἀποστάντι πάντα ἓν φαινόμεναId.Prm.165c: metaph., -ημένη ἡδονή deceptive, unreal, opp. παναληθής, καθαρά, Id.R.583b, cf. 586b, Lg.663c, Ph.1.589.
2. surround with a border, outline, βέλεσι ς. τινά, of a juggler, Philostr. VA2.28:—Pass., to be outlined, ἐσκιαγραφημένοις ἐπιβαλὼν χρώματα ib.1.2.
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  • Cross-references in general dictionaries from this page (7):
    • Plato, Laws, 663c
    • Plato, Republic, 523b
    • Plato, Republic, 583b
    • Plato, Republic, 586b
    • Plato, Parmenides, 165c
    • Philostratus the Athenian, Life of Apollonius of Tyana, 1.2
    • Philostratus the Athenian, Life of Apollonius of Tyana, 2.28
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