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1 conopeum
cōnōpē̆um (instead of a short e, sometimes cōnōpĭum), ei, n., = kônôpeion, a net of fine gauze, used originally by the Egyptians, especially about the bed, as a protection against gnats, etc.; mosquito-curtains or bars:cōnōpēum,
Juv. 6, 80:cōnōpĕum (cōnōpĭum),
Hor. Epod. 9, 16, and Prop. 3 (4), 11, 45. In a doubtful measure, Varr. R. R. 2, 10, 8.—Hence, Engl. canopy. -
2 conopium
cōnōpē̆um (instead of a short e, sometimes cōnōpĭum), ei, n., = kônôpeion, a net of fine gauze, used originally by the Egyptians, especially about the bed, as a protection against gnats, etc.; mosquito-curtains or bars:cōnōpēum,
Juv. 6, 80:cōnōpĕum (cōnōpĭum),
Hor. Epod. 9, 16, and Prop. 3 (4), 11, 45. In a doubtful measure, Varr. R. R. 2, 10, 8.—Hence, Engl. canopy.
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