incīsūra, ae, f. [2. incīdo], a cutting into, incision, incisure (post-Aug.).
I In gen., Col. 12, 54, 1; Plin. 11, 39, 94, § 231. — Plur. , Vulg. Lev. 21, 5.—
II In partic.
A A natural incision , indentation; as in the palm of the hand, the bodies of insects, in leaves, etc., Plin. 11, 52, 114, § 274; 11, 1, 1, § 1; 15, 11, 11, § 37; 26, 8, 29, § 46.—
B In painting, a division between the light and shade , Plin. 33, 13, 57, § 163.