trochilus

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

trŏchĭlus, i, m., = τρόχιλος.

I A very small bird , perh. the golden-crested wren , trochil , Plin. 10, 74, 95, § 203; 8, 25, 37, § 90.—

II In architecture, a semicircular hollow running round the base of a column , a casement , scotia , trochil , Vitr. 3, 3 med.

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