clavula
From LSJ
τοῦ εἰδέναι χάριν ἡ πραγματεία → knowledge is the object of our inquiry, the aim of our investigation is knowledge
Latin > English
clavula clavulae N F :: graft or cutting; scion
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
clāvŭla: (clābŭla or clāvŏla), ae, f.
dim. clava,
I a scion, graft, Varr. R. R, 1, 40, 4; cf. Non. p. 414, 29.
Latin > German (Georges)
clāvula od. clāvola, ae, f. (Demin. v. clava), das Pfropfreis, Varr. r. r. 1, 40, 4.