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nitela

nĭtēla, ae, f. [niteo], brightness, splendor (post-class.).
  • I Lit.: armorum nitela, Sol. 22, 5.—
  • II Transf.
    • A That which shines or glitters, a glittering particle: nitelae pulveris, gold-dust, Sol. 23, 4. —
    • B That which causes to shine, a polish: nitelae oris, i. e. tooth-powder, Cat ap. Ap. Apol. p. 277, 5.
nītēla, v nitella.

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