CU´LLEUS
CU´LLEUS or
CU´LEUS, a
Roman measure, which was used for estimating the produce of vineyards. It
was the largest liquid measure used by the Romans, containing 20
amphorae, or 160
congii, that is, almost 119 gallons. (
Carm. de Pond. et
Mens. 88, 87;
Plin. Nat.
14.52;
Cat. Agr. 148; Varr.
R.
R. 1. 2.7;
Col. 3.3; Hultsch,
Metrol. p. 90.)
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