Ctesibius

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

Ctēsĭbĭus, i, m.,

I a mechanic of Alexandria, distinguished for his inventions in hydraulics , Vitr. 9, 6 (al. 9), p. 280 Bip.—Hence,

II Ctēsĭbĭcus , a, um, adj., of Ctesibius : machina, Vitr. 10, 12.