capistrum

Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

căpistrum: i, n. capio.
I A halter, a muzzle of leather for animals, Gr. φορβεία, Varr. R. R. 2, 6, 4; Ov. M. 10, 125; Verg. G. 3, 188; 3, 399.—
   B Trop.: maritale capistrum, the matrimonial halter, Juv. 6, 43. —
II Transf., of plants,
   A A band for fastening up vines, Col. 4, 20, 3.—
   B A band for the wine-press, Cato, R. R. 12.