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noun greek

ŏnăger

gen. ŏnăgi · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
and , , , = ὄναγρος
a wild ass •
a wild ass, Varr. R. R. 2, 6, 3; cf. Col. 6, 37, 3; Plin. 8, 44, 69, § 174: timidi, Verg. G. 3, 409: pulcher, Mart. 13, 100, 1; Vulg. Psa. 103, 11; id. Osee, 8, 9.—
a military engine for discharging large stones by extension
Transf., a military engine for discharging large stones, Veg. Mil. 4, 22; Amm. 23, 4, 4.
Perseus ID: n32598 Key: onager