περίοδος

1. a going round, a flank march , (Herdotus Historicus)

2. a way round, the circumference, circuit, compass , τοῦ τείχεος, τῆς λίμνης (Herdotus Historicus); absolute, τὴν π. in circumference , (Herdotus Historicus)

3. γῆς π. a chart or map of the earth (compare πίναξ); (Herdotus Historicus)

4. a going round in a circle, circuit , (Plutarch)

5. of Time, a cycle or period of time , (Pindar), etc.

6. a prescribed course of life, system , (Plato Philosophus)

7. a fit of intermittent fever, (Demosthenes Orator)

8. = περιφορά, a course at dinner , (Xenophon Historicus); π. λόγων table-talk , (Xenophon Historicus)

9. the orbit of a heavenly body , (Xenophon Historicus)

10. a well-rounded sentence, period , (Aristotle Philosopher) (ML)