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noun greek

chĕlōnĭum

gen. chĕlōnii · gender neuter · decl. 2nd
= χελώνιον (lit.
a tortoise-shell;; the similarly formed shield; cramp
a tortoise-shell; hence); in mechanics, the similarly formed shield, cramp, or stay in which the axis of the crane or windlass moved, Vitr. 10, 2; 10, 4; 10, 8; 10, 15; 10, 18; 10, 21.—
A plant; also called
A plant, also called cyclaminos, App. Herb. 17.
Perseus ID: n7778 Key: chelonium