I.slices cut from the thighs, Hom. It was the custom to cut out the μηρία (ἐκ μηρία τάμνον), wrap them in two folds of fat (κνίσῃ ἐκάλυψαν, δίπτυχα ποιήσαντες), and burn them upon the altar.
II.= μηροί, the thighs, Bion.
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