porcŭlus, i, m. dim. [porcus].
- I. Lit., a young swine, young pig, a porker, porkling, Plaut. Men. 2, 2, 36; id. Rud. 4, 4, 126; Gell. 4, 11, 6.
- II. Transf.
- A. Porculus marinus, a sea-hog, porpoise, Plin. 9, 15, 17, § 45.
- B. A hook in a wine- or oil-press, Cato, R. R. 19, 2.