Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary/Cissybium
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Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary, and Greek Lexicon (Rich, 1849)
[edit | edit source]CISSYB'IUM (κισσύβιον). A Grecian drinking bowl, with a handle; originally made of ivy wood, but, subsequently, distinguished by a wreath of ivy leaves and berries carved upon it. Macrob. Sat. v. 21. Theocr. Id. i. 27.