vasculum

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vascŭlum: i, n.
dim. 2. vas,
I a small vessel.
I Lit.
   1    Cato, R. R. 111; Plaut. Aul. 2, 3, 3; id. Trin. 4, 2, 46; Quint. 1, 2, 28; 7, 10, 9; Juv. 9, 141.—
   2    A small beehive, Pall. Jun. 7, 8.—
II Transf.
   1    The seed-capsule of certain plants, Plin. 15, 28, 34, § 115; 18, 7, 10, § 52.—
   2    = membrum virile, Petr. 24 fin.>