epicrocum

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

ĕpī̆crŏcum, i, n., = ἐπίκροκον (v. Lid. and Scott sub h. v.),

I a fine , transparent garment worn by women , Naev. ap. Varr. L. L. 7, § 53 Müll.; Varr. ap. Non. 318, 25; cf. Paul. ex Fest. p. 82, 13 Müll.—

II Transf., adj., transparent , fine , thin , Plaut. Pers. 1, 3, 16.