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noun greek

trŏchĭlus

gen. trŏchĭli · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
= τρόχιλος.
A very small bird; the golden-crested wren; trochil
A very small bird, perh. the golden-crested wren, trochil, Plin. 10, 74, 95, § 203; 8, 25, 37, § 90.—
a semicircular hollow running round the base of a column; a casement; scotia
In architecture, a semicircular hollow running round the base of a column, a casement, scotia, trochil, Vitr. 3, 3 med.
Perseus ID: n49260 Key: trochilus