Ctesibicus

Ctesibicus
Ctēsĭbĭus, i, m., a mechanic of Alexandria, distinguished for his inventions in hydraulics, Vitr. 9, 6 (al. 9), p. 280 Bip.—Hence,
II.
Ctēsĭbĭcus, a, um, adj., of Ctesibius:

machina,

Vitr. 10, 12.

Lewis & Short Latin Dictionary, 1879. - Revised, Enlarged, and in Great Part Rewritten. . 2011.

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