Lewis & Short

ēlīmātĭo, ōnis, f. [elimo].

  1. I. Prop., a filing away: ligni, Marc. Emp. 4, 12.
  2. II. Transf., an elucidation, explanation, Justin. praef. 3 de Emend. Cod. § 3.
  3. III. A reducing, lessening: carnis, Cael. Aur. Tard. 5, 11, 138.