trādux (noun M) : traduco, what is led or brought over; hence, in econom. lang.
* A vine-branch, vine-layer trained for propagation.
* Lit., Varr. R. R. 1, 8, 4; Col. 5, 7, 3 sq.; 4, 29, 13; Plin. 17, 23, 35, § 211; Tac. H. 2, 25 fin.
* Transf.: ne traduce carnis transfundi in subolem credatur fons animarum,Prud. Apoth. 983.—In appos., with materia: traduce materiā, Sev. Aetn. 566.