balista
From LSJ
τὸ ἀγαθὸν αἱρετόν· τὸ δ' αἱρετὸν ἀρεστόν· τὸ δ' ἀρεστὸν ἐπαινετόν· τὸ δ' ἐπαινετὸν καλόν → what is good is chosen, what is chosen is approved, what is approved is admired, what is admired is beautiful
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
balista: balistārĭus, balistĭa, v. ballist-.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
(1) bālista, etc., v. ballista, etc.
Latin > German (Georges)
(2) bālista2, s. 1. ballista.
Latin > English
balista balistae N F :: ballista, large military engine for throwing stones and missiles
