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short form of "callistus", a late latin name which was derived from the greek "kallistos" meaning "most beautiful". the name is also identical to the latin word "calix", meaning "wine cup".
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(ku/lic, Macrob. Sat. v.21). 1. A small drinking-cup, constantly used at symposia and on similar occasions. It is frequently seen in paintings on ancient vases which represent drinking-scenes, and when empty is usually held upright by one of its handles, as shown in the cut under Symposium. (Xen. Symp. ii.26; Cic. Tusc. iii.19; Hor. Serm. ii.8.35, &c.) 2. A vessel used in cooking (Varr. LL v.127, ed. M?ler; Ov. Fast. v.509). 3. ...
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