φάσηλος

A. phaselos is fem., Colum.10.377), a kind of bean, calavance, Vigna sinensis, Epich. 151, Ar. Pax 1144 (troch.), Demetr.Com.Vet. 5, Wilcken Chr. 198.18 (iii B. C.), etc.; cf. φασίολος.

II. hence Lat. phaselus, a light boat, canoe, skiff, from its like ness to a bean-pod, Catull. 4, Hor. Od. 3.2.29.