Latin Word of the Day
puer
/PU-er/ • noun — 19th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: boy or child
Examples
- Puer in horto ludit.
(The boy is playing in the garden.) - Pueri sunt felices.
(The boys are happy.) - Puer magnus est et fortis.
(The boy is big and strong.)
Synonyms
- iuvenis
- puerulus
This word is commonly used to refer to a young male person, typically under the age of adulthood. It can be used in both casual speech and literary contexts.
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