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S / scăphĭum
noun greek

scăphĭum

gen. scăphii · gender neuter · decl. 2nd
(), , , = σκάφιον.
a concave vessel; basin in the form of a boat
In gen., a concave vessel or basin in the form of a boat (cf. cymbium), Lucr. 6, 1046; Vitr. 8, 1 med.—
in particular
A drinking-vessel in the form of a boat
A drinking-vessel in the form of a boat, Plaut. Stich. 5, 4, 11; id. Bacch. 1, 1, 37; Cic. Verr. 2, 4, 17, § 37; 2, 4, 24, § 54.—
A chamber-pot
A chamber-pot, Mart. 11, 11, 6; Juv. 6, 264; Dig. 34, 2, 27 fin.—
A concave sundial
A concave sundial, Mart. Cap. 6, § 597.—
The reservoir of a water -clock
The reservoir of a water -clock, Vitr. 9, 8, 5.
Perseus ID: n42876 Key: scaphium