I.“-na,” Vell. 1, 4, 3; Tac. A. 2, 54), m., = Κολοφών, one of the twelve Ionian towns in Lydia, situated near the sea, and renowned for its cavalry, now perh. Zille or Altobosco, Mel. 1, 17, 2; Cic. Imp. Pomp. 12, 33; Liv. 37, 26, 5 sq.; Hor. Ep. 1, 11, 3. —
II. Hence,
A. Cŏlŏphōnĭus , a, um, adj., Colophonian: “resina,” Plin. 14, 20, 25, § 123 (also absol.: “Colophonia,” Scrib. Comp. 137 sq.): “Idmon,” Ov. M. 6, 8.—In plur.: Cŏlŏphōnii , ōrum, m., the Colophonians, Cic. Arch. 8, 19.—
B. Cŏlŏphōnĭăcus , a, um, adj., the same: Homerus (since the inhabitants of Colophon considered him as their countryman; “v. Cic. Arch. l. l.),” Verg. Cir. 64; Cels. 5, 19, 11; 5, 19, 17.
