UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: a meal, a banquet, a feast

Semantic entry: 23.22

Semantic domains: Physiological Processes and States

Subdomains: Eat, Drink

Definition: a meal whether simple or elaborate (this generic meaning of ἄριστον is in contrast with the more specific meaning of ἄριστον [source selector 000001][b], 23.23: ἄριστον)

Notes: Though ἄριστον[a], δεῖπνον[a], and βρῶσις [source selector 000001][b] are highly generic in this usage, it is not necessary to translate these terms by a corresponding generic term in another language, since a more specific term may fit the context more satisfactorily. In fact, a generic term might be quite inappropriate in that it would suggest in the case of RV MRK 6:21 · LV MRK 6:21 · Read together MRK 6:21 that Herod was quite stingy in simply providing an ordinary meal for his officials.

Sense 2: noon meal, lunch

Semantic entry: 23.23

Semantic domains: Physiological Processes and States

Subdomains: Eat, Drink

Definition: a less important meal, normally in the earlier or middle part of the day