capistrum, i, n. capio. A halter, a muzzle of leather for animals, Gr. φορβεία, Varr. R. R. 2, 6, 4; Ov. M. 10, 125; Verg. G. 3, 188; 3, 399.

— Trop.: maritale capistrum, the matrimonial halter, Juv. 6, 43.

— Transf., of plants, A band for fastening up vines, Col. 4, 20, 3.

— A band for the wine-press, Cato, R. R. 12.