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.