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adjective

ălūta

gen. ălūtae
orig. (sc. pellis) [prob. from alumen]
a kind of soft leather; prepared by means of alum
a kind of soft leather, prob. prepared by means of alum.
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Lit.: alutae tenuiter confectae, * Caes. B. G. 3, 13: nigra, Mart. 7, 35.—Hence,
That which is made of it
That which is made of it.
A shoe •
A shoe: nivea, Ov. A. A. 3, 271: nigra, Juv. 7, 192: rupta, Mart. 12, 26.—
A purse; pouch
A purse or pouch: tumidā superbus alutā, Juv. 14, 282.—
A patch put on the face for ornament
A patch put on the face for ornament, Ov. A. A. 3, 202.
Perseus ID: n2076 Key: aluta