trulla

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

trulla, ae, f. dim. [trua].

I Lit., a small ladle , dipper , or scoop (esp. for dipping wine from the crater into the drinking-cups), Varr. L. L. 5, § 118; Cato R. R. 13, 2 sq.; Cic. Verr. 2, 4, 27, § 62 sq.; Hor. S. 2, 3, 144; Mart. 9, 97, 1; Plin. 37, 2, 7, § 20; Dig. 34, 2, 36 al.—

II Transf.

A A scoop-shaped fire-pan , Liv. 37, 11, 13.—

B A mason's trowel , Pall. 1, 15; 1, 13, 2.—

C = trulleum, a basin , wash-basin , Juv. 3, 108.

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