sturnus
From LSJ
ἐξ ὀνύχων λέοντα τεκμαίρεσθαι → judge by the claws, judge by a slight but characteristic mark, small traits give the clue to the character of a person, deduce something from a small indication, identify a lion from its claws
Latin > English
sturnus sturni N M :: starling
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
sturnus: i, m. Gr. ψάρ; mod. Gr. ψαρόνι; Germ. star; Engl. star-ling,
I a starling or stare: Sturnus vulgaris, Linn.; Plin. 10, 24, 35, § 72; 18, 17, 45, § 160; 10, 42, 59, § 120; Mart. 9, 55, 7; Stat. S. 2, 4, 18; Dig. 19, 2, 15.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
sturnus, ī, m., étourneau [oiseau] : Plin. 10, 72 ; Mart. 9, 54, 7.
Latin > German (Georges)
sturnus, ī, m., der Star, die Sprehe (Sturnus vulgaris, L.), Plin. 10, 72 u. 120. Ulp. dig. 19, 2, 15. § 2. Lampr. Commod. 10, 4. Mart. 9, 54, 7. Stat. silv. 2, 4, 19.
