I.a pliant twig, a switch, withe, osier, etc.
I. Lit., Varr. R. R. 1, 23, 5; Caes. B. G. 2, 33; 7, 73; id. B. C. 1, 54; 2, 2; Verg. E. 2, 72; id. A. 6, 137; Tib. 2, 3, 15; Ov. M. 6, 345 al.—
II. Transf.
A. A set, slip; of willow, Col. 4, 30, 3.—
B. The staff or wand of Mercury, Stat. Th. 2, 30.—