cănistrum, i, n. [cănistri, ōrum, m., Pall. Nov. 17, 1], = κάναστρα,
I a basket woven from reeds (κάννα), a bread- , fruit- , flower- , etc., basket (esp. for religious use in sacrifices), Cic. Att. 6, 1, 13; Tib. 1, 10, 27; Prop. 3 (4), 13, 28; 4 (5), 8, 12; Verg. A. 8, 180; id. G. 4, 280; Hor. S. 2, 6, 105; Ov. M. 2, 713; 8, 675; id. F. 2, 650; 4, 451; Col. 10, 277; Juv. 5, 74.—
II Canistra siccaria, baskets in which wine stood upon a table , acc. to Serv. ad Verg. A. 1, 706.