Lewis & Short

† spondēus (spondīus; sometimes incorrectly written spondaeus), i, m., = σπονδεῖος, of or belonging to libations; hence, substt.

  1. A. spondēum, i, n., a vessel used in making libations, App. M. 11, p. 266, 26.
  2. B. (Because of its prolonged, solemn character.) A spondee (metrical foot), Cic. Or. 64, 216; Quint. 9, 4, 80 sq.; Hor. A. P. 256; Aus. Ep. 21, 42.