dicterium
From LSJ
ποίαν παρεξελθοῦσα δαιμόνων δίκην; (Sophocles, Antigone 921) → What law of the gods have I transgressed?
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
dictērĭum: ii, n., = δεικτήριον>,
I a witty saying, a bon-mot (pure Lat. dictum). —Plur., Pompcn. ap. Macr. S. 2, 1, 14; Varr. ap. Non. 101, 3: dicteria dicere in omnes, Mart. 6, 44, 3.