A.thing heard, such as music, “ἥδιστον ἄ.” X.Mem.2.1.31, Men.660; “ἀ. καὶ ὁράματα” Arist.Pol.1336b2, cf. EN1174b28, Posidon.23, Plu.Crass.33.
2. rumour, report, S.OC518 (lyr.), Jul.Or.3.110d.
3. oral instruction, in the Pythag. school, Iamb. VP18.82.