noun greek

embŏlĭum

gen. embŏlii · gender neuter · decl. 2nd

= ἐμβόλιον

something thrown in;; an interlude; ballet

something thrown in; in scenic lang., an interlude, ballet, Cic. Sest. 54, 116 (embolia pertinent ad gestus saltatorios, Schol.).

Perseus ID: n15604 Key: embolium