capistrum

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

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.

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