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noun

pūpus

gen. pūpi · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
root pu-, to beget; cf.: puer, pubes.
A boy; a child •
A boy, a child, Varr. ap. Non. 156, 22; as a term of endearment, puppet, Suet. Calig. 13 fin.—
The pupil of the eye
The pupil of the eye (post-class. for pupula and pupilla), Paul. Nol. Carm. 20, 179.
Perseus ID: n39613 Key: pupus