turmālis, e, adj. [turma], of or belong ing to a troop or squadron.
I Lit., as subst.: turmāles , ium, m.: T. Manlius cum suis turmalibus evasit, i. e. with those of his squadron or troop , Liv. 8, 7, 1; 25, 18, 11.—
II Transf.: non sanguine cretus Turmali trabeāque Remi, i. e. of the equestrian order , Stat. S. 5, 2, 17: buccina, a cav alry-trumpet , Claud. B. Gild. 447.—In a pun Scipio ille major Corinthiis statuam pollicentibus eo loco, ubi aliorum essent impe ratorum, turmales dixit displicere, i. e horsemen , and also crowds , Cic. de Or. 2, 65, 262.— Neutr. adverb.: Bellona mixta viris turmale fremit, like a whole squadron , Stat. Th. 4, 10.