Definition of hippomanes
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LNS
hippomanes, hippomanis
hippomanes
ἱππομανές
noun (n., 3rd Greek declension)
  1. A slimy humor that flows from a mare when in heat, and which was used to excite desire
  2. A plant that was supposed to put mares in heat
  3. A small black membrane on the forehead of a new-born foal, used in making love-potions
Abbreviations
hippomanes, is, n., = ἱππομανές (horse-heat, horse-rage). A slimy humor that flows from a mare when in heat, and which was used to excite desire, Verg. G. 3, 280 sq.; Tib. 2, 4, 8; Prop. 4, 5, 18 (cf. Verg. A. 4, 516).

— A plant that was supposed to put mares in heat, Serv. Verg. G. 3, 281.

— A small black membrane on the forehead of a new-born foal, used in making love-potions, Plin. 8, 42, 66, § 165; 28, 11, 49, § 180; Juv. 6, 132.
 
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