Lewis & Short

verrūca, ae, f., a steep place, height.

  1. I. Lit., Cato ap. Gell. 3, 7, 6; 3, 7, 13 (cf. also Quint. 8, 3, 48; 8, 6, 14).
  2. II. Transf
      1. 1. A wart on the human body, Plin. 20, 12, 48, § 123; 22, 21, 29, § 59; 33, 4, 25, § 85.
      2. 2. An excrescence on precious stones, Plin. 37, 12, 74, § 195.
    1. * B. Trop., a slight fault, small failing, opp. to tuber, Hor. S. 1, 3, 74.