pullulus

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

pullŭlus, i, m. dim. [1. pullulus].

I A young animal , a chick , young dove , etc.; as a term of endearment, dove , chick , etc., Ap. Met. 8, 26, 13.—

II Of plants, a sprout , young twig , Plin. 17, 10, 12, § 65.