arbuscula

ἔργοισι χρηστός, οὐ λόγοις ἔφυν μόνον → a friend in deeds, and not in words alone

Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

arbuscŭla: ae, f.
dim. from arbor, as maiusculus, minusculus, from maior, minor.
I A small tree, shrub.
A Lit., Varr. R. R. 3, 15; Col. 5, 10, 7; 5, 11, 13; 11, 2, 79.—
B Transf., of a tuft of feathers: arbuscula crinita, i. e. the crown on the head of the peacock, Plin. 11, 37, 44, § 121.—
II In mechanics, a movable machine for propelling military engines, Gr. ἁμαξόποδες, Vitr. 10, 20.

(1) arbuscŭla,¹⁴ æ, f.
1 arbuste, arbrisseau : Varro R. 3, 15 ; Col. Rust. 5, 10, 7
2 [fig.] arbuscula crinita Plin. 11, 121, aigrette du paon