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Choinix
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[German version] (χοῖνιξ;
choînix). Greek term for a dry measure, especially for grain. Depending on the region, a
choinix amounted to 1.01 l (Attica), 1.1 l (Aegina) or 1.52 l (Boeotia, Laconia). Under the Ptolemies, a
choinix was equivalent to 0.82 l. The measure was based on the idea of the daily ration for a man. As a rule four
kotylai (in late Egypt three) amounted to one
choinix, whilst eight
choinikes made a
hekteus and 48
choinikes one
medimnos (= 48.48 l or a maximum 72.96 l). According to Viedebantt the
choinix amounted to 0.906 l. Nissen gives the Attic
choinix in the time of …
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Brill’s New Pauly