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H / hillae
noun

hillae

gen. hillārum · gender feminine
the smaller and anterior intestines of animals
the smaller and anterior intestines of animals (other than men and sheep).
ab hoc ventriculo lactes in homine et ove, per quas labitur cibus, in ceteris… literal •
Lit.: ab hoc ventriculo lactes in homine et ove, per quas labitur cibus, in ceteris hillae, a quibus capaciora intestina ad alvum, Plin. 11, 37, 79, § 200.—
by extension
intestines; entrails in general •
In gen., intestines, entrails: hillas intestina veteres esse dixerunt, Non. 122, 7; Laber. ap. Non. 122, 10.—In mal. part., Laber. ap. Non. 12. —*
A kind of sausage; smoked sausage
A kind of sausage, smoked sausage, Hor. S. 2, 4, 60.
Perseus ID: n20691 Key: hillae