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noun

Psylli

gen. ōrum · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
an African people south-west of the Syrtis Major; celebrated as serpent-charmers •
an African people south-west of the Syrtis Major, celebrated as serpent-charmers: qui Psylli nominantur, Cels. 5, 27, 3; Plin. 7, 2, 2, § 14; 8, 25, 38, § 93; Suet. Aug. 17; Luc. 9, 893.—Sing.: exemplum Psylli secutus, Cels. 5, 27, 3.
Perseus ID: n39353 Key: Psylli