noun

cătellus

gen. cătelli · gender masculine · decl. 2nd

and , , dim. catulus, canis

a little dog; puppy; whelp

a little dog, puppy, whelp.

N. cr.; •

Masc., Plaut. Stich. 4, 2, 40; Varr. ap. Non. p. 94, 24; Cic. Div. 1, 46, 103 Orell. N. cr.; Val. Max. 1, 5, 3; Mart. 1, 84; Juv. 6, 551; 9, 61; and as a term of endearment, Plaut. As. 3, 3, 103; Hor. S. 2, 3, 259.—

Fem., Mart. 3, 82, 19; Juv. 6, 654; and as a term of endearment: mi catella,… •

Fem., Mart. 3, 82, 19; Juv. 6, 654; and as a term of endearment: mi catella, Hier. Ep. 22, 29.

Perseus ID: n7091 Key: catellus1