circulus

An Elementary Latin Dictionary

circulus ī (accplur. circlos, V.), m dim.

circus, a circular figure, circle : quiκύκλοςGraece dicitur: muri exterior, L.—Esp., in astronomy, a circular course, orbit : stellae circulos suos conficiunt: ubi circulus axem ambit, i. e. at the pole , O.— A circle, ring, necklace, hoop, chain : Flexilis obtorti auri, V.: crinīs subnectit auro, V.— A circle, company, social gathering : in circulis vellicant: in circulum, N.: circulos consectari: per circulos locuti sunt, Ta.: sermones serentium, L.

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