φάσηλος [ᾰ] , ὁ(cf. Ath. 2.56a , 4.139a : Lat.
A. phaselosis fem., Colum. 10.377 ), a kind of bean,calavance, Vigna sinensis,
Epich. 151 , Ar. Pax 1144 (troch.), Demetr.Com.Vet. 5 , Wilcken Chr. 198.18
(iii B. C.), etc.; cf.φασίολος.
II. hence Lat.phaselus, a light boat, canoe, skiff,from itslikeness to a bean-pod, Catull. 4 , Hor. Od. 3.2.29 .