nodum in scirpo quaerere in Latin

IPA: /ˈno.dum in ˈskir.po ˈkʷae̯.re.re/ [Classical-Latin], [ˈnɔd̪ʊ̃ˑ ɪn ˈs̠kɪrpɔ ˈkʷäe̯rɛrɛ] [Classical-Latin], /ˈno.dum in ˈʃir.po ˈkwe.re.re/ (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical), [ˈnɔːd̪um in ˈʃirpo ˈkwɛːrere] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “to seek a knot in a bulrush” Etymology templates: {{m-g|to seek a knot in a bulrush}} “to seek a knot in a bulrush”, {{lit|to seek a knot in a bulrush}} Literally, “to seek a knot in a bulrush” Head templates: {{la-phrase}} nodum in scirpo quaerere

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"nodum in scirpo quaerere" meaning in Latin

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