arbuscula

arbuscŭla, ae, f. dim. [from arbor, as maiusculus, minusculus, from maior, minor].

I A small tree , shrub.

A Lit., Varr. R. R. 3, 15; Col. 5, 10, 7; 5, 11, 13; 11, 2, 79.—

B Transf., of a tuft of feathers: arbuscula crinita, i. e. the crown on the head of the peacock , Plin. 11, 37, 44, § 121.—

II In mechanics, a movable machine for propelling military engines , Gr. ἁμαξόποδες, Vitr. 10, 20.

Arbuscula
Arbuscŭla, ae, f., the name of a mimic actress in the time of Cicero , Cic. Att. 4, 15; Hor. S. ...

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