discubitus

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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

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Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

discŭbĭtus: ūs, m. id.,
I a reclining at table, Val. Max. 2, 1, 9.—
II Transf., a place at table: amare primos discubitus, Vulg. Luc. 20, 46 al.