Lewis & Short

trādux, ŭcis, m. [traduco, what is led or brought over; hence], in econom. lang., a vine-branch, vine-layer trained for propagation.

  1. I. Lit., Varr. R. R. 1, 8, 4; Col. 5, 7, 3 sq.; 4, 29, 13; Plin. 17, 23, 35, § 211; Tac. H. 2, 25 fin.
  2. II. Transf.: ne traduce carnis transfundi in subolem credatur fons animarum, Prud. Apoth. 983.
    In appos., with materia: traduce materiā, Sev. Aetn. 566.