modius
/ˈməʊdɪəs/(also modii) Now historical
noun
Ancient History. A tall cylindrical headdress of a kind worn by certain deities, as depicted in classical art.
Origin
Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin modius measuring vessel, specific dry measure, in post-classical Latin also in sense 2 from modus + -ius, suffix forming adjectives.
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