adjective

panthērīnus

fem. panthērīna · neut. panthērīnum

1. panthera

of a panther; panthers

of a panther or panthers.

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Lit.: pellis, Plin. 35, 11, 40, § 138.—

spotted like a panther by extension •

Transf., spotted like a panther: mensae, Plin. 13, 15, 30, § 96.—*

cunning; crafty figuratively •

Trop., cunning, crafty: pantherinum genus (hominum), Plaut. Ep. 1, 1, 16.

Perseus ID: n33689 Key: pantherinus