Lewis & Short

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porcŭlus, i, m. dim. [porcus].

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