Note 26 — BOOK XVIII. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF GRAIN.
John Bostock translation
From “ador,” the old name for “spelt:” because corn was the chief reward given to the conqueror, and his temples were graced with a wreath of corn.
John Bostock translation
From “ador,” the old name for “spelt:” because corn was the chief reward given to the conqueror, and his temples were graced with a wreath of corn.