noun greek

spondēus

gen. spondei · gender masculine · decl. 2nd

(; sometimes incorrectly written ), , , = σπονδεῖος, of or belonging to libations; hence

substt

substt.

a vessel used in making libations

spondēum, i, n., a vessel used in making libations, App. M. 11, p. 266, 26.—

A spondee

(Because of its prolonged, solemn character.) A spondee (metrical foot), Cic. Or. 64, 216; Quint. 9, 4, 80 sq.; Hor. A. P. 256; Aus. Ep. 21, 42.

Perseus ID: n45101 Key: spondeus