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ēlectrum

ēlectrum · n

Amber

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What it meant

ēlectrum — Lewis & Short

ēlectrum, i, n., = h)/lektron.

I Amber (pure Lat. succinum), Plin. 37, 2, 11, § 31; Ov. M. 15, 316.—Plur., Verg. E. 8, 54. —

B Meton., an amber ball, carried by Roman ladies in their hands to keep them cool.—Plur., Ov. M. 2, 365; cf. Böttig. Sabina, II. p. 210.—

II A mixed metal (natural or artificial) resembling amber in color, Plin. 33, 4, 23, § 81 al.; Isid. Orig. 16, 24, 2; Verg. A. 8, 402; 624; Sil. 1, 229.—

B Meton., an article made of amber, Mart. 8, 51; Juv. 14, 307.

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