noun

nervĭae

gen. nerviārum · gender feminine

and , , cf. nervus

strings; chords; gut-strings

strings or chords of a musical instrument, gut-strings, Varr. ap. Non. 215, 15; Gell. 9, 7, 3.—

nerves by extension

Transf., nerves, Varr. ap. Non. 215, 16 (Sat. Men. 63, 4); Petr. 45, 11.

Perseus ID: n30813 Key: nerviae