trochus
Dictionary entries
- Entry →trochus, trochi:
Masculine · Noun · 2nd declension
- Frequency:
- Lesser
metal hoop (used for games or exercise);
nom. sg.
Examples
Liber XIV
Marcus Valerius Martialis (Martial)
"...pusula surgat, Exornent docilem candida plectra lyram. CLXVIII Trochus. Inducenda rota est: das nobis utile munus: Iste trochus..."Liber XI
Marcus Valerius Martialis (Martial)
"...culus aeni, quam celer arguto qui sonat aere trochus, quam rota transmisso totiens inpacta petauro, quam vetus..."