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hillae, ārum, f. dim. [hira], the smaller and anterior intestines of animals (other than men and sheep).

  1. I. Lit.: ab hoc ventriculo lactes in homine et ove, per quas labitur cibus, in ceteris hillae, a quibus capaciora intestina ad alvum, Plin. 11, 37, 79, § 200.
  2. II. Transf.
    1. A. In gen., intestines, entrails: hillas intestina veteres esse dixerunt, Non. 122, 7; Laber. ap. Non. 122, 10.
      In mal. part., Laber. ap. Non. 12.
    2. * B. A kind of sausage, smoked sausage, Hor. S. 2, 4, 60.