vascŭlum
i, n.
I.
a small vessel.
I.
Lit.
1.
Cato, R. R. 111; Plaut. Aul. 2, 3, 3; id. Trin. 4, 2, 46; Quint. 1, 2, 28; 7, 10, 9; Juv. 9, 141.—
2.
A small beehive, Pall. Jun. 7, 8.—
II.
Transf.
1.
The seed-capsule of certain plants, Plin. 15, 28, 34, § 115; 18, 7, 10, § 52.—
2.
= membrum virile, Petr. 24 fin.