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Menander, Monostichoi, 59

Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

dĭoptra: ae, f., = δίοπτρα,
I an optical instrument to measure the height of places, Vitr. 8, 6; for measuring the sun's shadow, Plin. 2, 69, 69, § 176.