yiu₁ cf: iyiu.
n small aquatic insect, water-beetle; spider [This insect was formerly used for a baptism-like ritual. It was killed and mixed with oil and certain plants and placed on thehead of newly-born babies. It was believed to relive in the baby as its spirit.]Daf, Mgr (sem. domains: 2.2.3 Insects (L&N 04.C).)
