căpistrum, i, n. [capio].
I A halter , a muzzle of leather for animals, Gr. φορβεία, Varr. R. R. 2, 6, 4; Ov. M. 10, 125; Verg. G. 3, 188; 3, 399.—
B Trop.: maritale capistrum, the matrimonial halter , Juv. 6, 43. —
II Transf., of plants,
A A band for fastening up vines , Col. 4, 20, 3.—
B A band for the wine-press , Cato R. R. 12.