calamistrum
From LSJ
Τὸ νικᾶν αὐτὸν αὑτὸν πασῶν νικῶν πρώτη τε καὶ ἀρίστη. Τὸ δὲ ἡττᾶσθαι αὐτὸν ὑφ' ἑαυτοῦ πάντων αἴσχιστόν τε ἅμα καὶ κάκιστον. → Τo conquer yourself is the first and best victory of all, while to be conquered by yourself is of all the most shameful as well as evil
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
călămistrum,¹⁶ ī, n., c. calamister : Pl. Curc. 577 ; Varro L. 5, 129.
Latin > German (Georges)
calamistrum, trī, n., s. calamister.
Latin > English
calamistrum calamistri N N :: curling-tongs/iron; excessive flourish in discourse
