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cylindrus , dri, m., = κύλινδρος,
I.a cylinder.
II. Meton.
A. A cylindrical stone for levelling the ground, a roller, etc., Cato, R. R. 129; Verg. G. 1, 178; Plin. 19, 8, 46, § 158; Vitr. 10, 6 al.
B. A precious stone ground off in the form of a cylinder, Plin. 37, 5, 20, § 78; 37, 8, 34, § 113; Juv. 2, 61 al.
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  • Cross-references in general dictionaries from this page (5):
    • Vergil, Georgics, 1.178
    • Vitruvius, On Architecture, 10.6
    • Pliny the Elder, Naturalis Historia, 37.78
    • Cicero, De Fato, 19
    • Cicero, de Natura Deorum, 1.10
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