scaphium

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

scăphĭum (scăpĭum), ii, n., = σκάφιον.

I In gen., a concave vessel or basin in the form of a boat (cf. cymbium), Lucr. 6, 1046; Vitr. 8, 1 med.

II In partic.

A A drinking-vessel in the form of a boat , Plaut. Stich. 5, 4, 11; id. Bacch. 1, 1, 37; Cic. Verr. 2, 4, 17, § 37; 2, 4, 24, § 54.—

B A chamber-pot , Mart. 11, 11, 6; Juv. 6, 264; Dig. 34, 2, 27 fin.

C A concave sundial , Mart. Cap. 6, § 597.—

D The reservoir of a water -clock , Vitr. 9, 8, 5.

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