Lewis & Short

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trulla, ae, f. dim. [trua].

  1. I. Lit., a small ladle, dipper, or scoop (esp. for dipping wine from the crater into the drinking-cups), Varr. L. L. 5, § 118; Cato, R. R. 13, 2 sq.; Cic. Verr. 2, 4, 27, § 62 sq.; Hor. S. 2, 3, 144; Mart. 9, 97, 1; Plin. 37, 2, 7. § 20; Dig. 34, 2, 36 al.
  2. II. Transf.
    1. A. A scoop-shaped fire-pan, Liv. 37, 11, 13.
    2. B. A mason’s trowel, Pall. 1, 15; 1, 13, 2.
    3. C. = trulleum, a basin, wash-basin, Juv. 3, 108.