noun

sapīnus

gen. sapīni · gender feminine · decl. 2nd

a kind of fir-; pine-tree

Lit., a kind of fir- or pine-tree, Cato ap. Plin. 16, 39, 75, § 193; Varr. R. R. 1, 6, 4; Plin. 16, 12, 23, § 61; cf. id. 15, 10, 9, § 36 (al. sappium).—

the lower; smooth part of the fir-tree by extension

Transf., the lower, smooth part of the fir-tree, Vitr. 1, 2, 8; 1, 2, 9; Plin. 16, 39, 76, § 196.

Perseus ID: n42570 Key: sapinus