cucullus

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

cŭcullus, i, m. (cŭculla, ae, f., in eccl. Lat., Paul. Nol. 21, 389; Hier. Vit. Hil. 46; Ennod. Ep. 9, 14) [root kal-, of cella, clam, καλύπτω; cf. culleus], a covering.

I Of the head, a cap, hood, fastened to a garment , Col. 1, 8, 9; Mart. 11, 98, 10; Juv. 3, 170; as a disguise, id. 8, 145 al.—

II Of the feet, Capitol. Pert. 8 dub.—

III Of merchandise, a conical wrapper or case , Mart. 3, 2, 5.

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