sardinus
From LSJ
τῶν γὰρ μετρίων πρῶτα μὲν εἰπεῖν τοὔνομα νικᾷ → the first mention of the word moderation wins the game (Euripides, Medea 125f.)
sardīnus: a, um, v. sardius.
sardinus sardina, sardinum ADJ :: carnelian/sardian; (deep red of a precious stone)
