Lewis & Short

1. phălăris (phălēris), ĭdis, f., = φαλαρίς or φαληρίς.

  1. I. The plant canarygrass (Phalaris canariensis, Linn.), Plin. 27, 12, 102, § 126.
  2. II. A water-hen, coot, Varr. R. R. 3, 11 fin.; Col. 8, 15; Plin. 10, 48, 67, § 132.