Circēii, ōrum (abl. Circēis, Hor. S. 2, 4, 33 K. and H.), m., = Κιρκαῖον,
I the town of Circeii , near the promontory of the same name , in Latium; acc to the fable, named after Circe, who fled hither from Colchis (cf. the preced. art.), now Circello , Mel. 2, 4, 9; Plin. 3, 5, 9, § 56 sq.; Cic. Att. 15, 10 fin. ; Liv. 1, 56, 3; distinguished for its excellent oysters, Hor. S. 2, 4, 33 Heind.— Hence,
II Circēiensis , e, adj., of Circeii : ostreae, Plin. 32, 6, 21, § 62.—In plur.: Circēienses , ium, m., the inhabitants of Circeii , Cic. N. D. 3, 19, 48; Liv. 6, 17, 7.