irpex

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

irpex (hirpex), ĭcis, m., = ἅρπαξ,

a large rake with iron teeth , used for the same purpose as our harrow (still called erpice by the Italians), Cato R. R. 10, 2; Varr. L. L. 5, § 136 Müll.; Serv. Verg. G. 1, 95.