Ctesibius

Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

Ctēsĭbĭus: i, m.,
I a mechanic of Alexandria, distinguished for his inventions in hydraulics, Vitr. 9, 6 (al. 9), p. 280 Bip.—Hence,
II Ctēsĭbĭcus, a, um, adj., of Ctesibius: machina, Vitr. 10, 12.

Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)

Ctēsĭbĭus, ĭī, m., mathématicien d’Alexandrie : Vitr. Arch. 1, 1, 7 || -ĭcus, a, um : ctesibica machina Vitr. Arch. 10, 7, 1, machine à élever l’eau.