Zenobius 1.4
The life of Habron
English
Proverb
The life of Habron
Explanation
said of the extravagant. There was a certain Habron who was rich and luxurious. The name may also be derived from habros ("dainty"). [Pun: Habrōn / habros "luxurious."]
Greek
Proverb
Ἅβρωνος βίος
Explanation
ἐπὶ τῶν πολυτελῶν εἴρηται ἡ παροιμία. Ἅβρων γάρ τις ἐγένετο πλούσιος καὶ ἁβροδίαιτος. Δύναται δὲ καὶ ἀπὸ τοῦ ἁβροῦ τὸ ὄνομα γεγονέναι.
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