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ventĭlābrum, i, n. [ventilo], an implement for winnowing grain, a winnowing-fork, Col. 2, 10, 14; Prud. Apoth. praef. 2, 53; Vulg. Matt. 3, 12; Ambros. in Psa. 118, Serm. 3, n. 15.

* ventĭlābundus, a, um, adj. [ventilo], swinging to and fro, wavering, Varr. ap. Non. 356, 28 dub. (al. vertilabundus).

ventĭlātio, ōnis, f. [ventilo], an airing, ventilation: uvarum, Plin. 23, 1, 6, § 10.

ventĭlātor, ōris, m. [ventilo], one who winnows grain, a winnower.

  1. I. Lit., Col. 2, 10, 14.
  2. II. Transf. (from tossing up into the air), a juggler, Quint. 10, 7, 11 Spald.; Prud. στεφ. 10, 78.