stellĭo (stēlĭo), ōnis, m. [stella].
A A newt , stellion (having star-like spots on its back): Lacerto gecko, Linn.; Plin. 29, 4, 28, § 90; 11, 26, 31, § 91; Verg. G. 4, 243; Col. 9, 7, 5.—
B Transf., a crafty , knavish person , Plin. 30, 10, 27, § 89; Ap. Met. 5, 30, 11; cf. stellionatus.