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Buxentum , i, f., = πυξοῦς,
I.a town in Lucania, of Greek origin, colonized by the Romans after the second Punic war, Vell. 1, 15, 3; Liv. 34, 45, 2; now Policastro, Mel. 2, 4, 9; Liv. 39, 23, 3.—
II. Derivv.
A. Buxentīnus , a, um, adj., of Buxentum: “ager,” Front. Colon. p. 90.—
B. Buxen-tĭus , a, um, adj., the same: “pubes,” Sil. 8, 585.
A Latin Dictionary. Founded on Andrews' edition of Freund's Latin dictionary. revised, enlarged, and in great part rewritten by. Charlton T. Lewis, Ph.D. and. Charles Short, LL.D. Oxford. Clarendon Press. 1879.

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    • Livy, The History of Rome, Book 34, 45.2
    • Livy, The History of Rome, Book 39, 23
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