单词 | calathus |
释义 | ‖ calathus|ˈkæləθəs| Pl. -i. [L.: a. Gr. κάλαθος vase-shaped basket, as seen on the head of Demeter in ancient Greek statues.] 1. An ancient basket (in sculpture, etc.).
1753Chambers Cycl. Supp., The calathus or work-basket of Minerva, is no less celebrated among the poets, than her distaff. 1846Ellis Elgin Marb. I. 20 On the head is a calathus, or basket. 1857Birch Anc. Pottery I. (1858) 43. 2. Bot. = calathidium; ‘The head of flowers borne by composites’ (Treas. Bot. 1866). |

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