stellio

Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

stellĭo: (stēlĭo), ōnis, m. stella.
   A A newt, stellion (having star-like spots on its back): Lacerto gecko, Linn.; Plin. 29, 4, 28, § 90; 11, 26, 31, § 91; Verg. G. 4, 243; Col. 9, 7, 5.—
   B Transf., a crafty, knavish person, Plin. 30, 10, 27, § 89; App. M. 5, p. 172, 19; cf. stellionatus.

Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)

(1) stēllĭō¹⁵ (stēlĭō), ōnis, m., stellion, sorte de lézard : Plin. 29, 90 ; Virg. G. 4, 243 || [fig.] fourbe [cf. versipellis ] : Plin. 30, 89 ; Apul. M. 5, 30.