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pūpus, i, m. [root pu-, to beget; cf.: puer, pubes].
- I. A boy, a child, Varr. ap. Non. 156, 22; as a term of endearment, puppet, Suet. Calig. 13 fin.
- II. The pupil of the eye (post-class. for pupula and pupilla), Paul. Nol. Carm. 20, 179.