χηνίσκος

II. top of a ship's stern post in the form of a goose's head and neck, Ptol. Alm. 8.1, Luc. VH 2.41, Nav. 5, JTr. 47, Artem. 2.23, Eust. 667.16.

2. ornament on a bowl, Inscr.Délos 372 B 72 (iii/ii B. C.); part of a machine, Orib. 49.4.28.