Porculus

Porculus is a Latin term meaning "little pig" or "piglet." It is a diminutive form of the word porcus, which simply means "pig" or "hog." Porculus would have been used in ancient Roman times to refer to a young, small pig, particularly one raised for food. While not widely used in modern English, it remains recognizable to those with knowledge of Latin. The term appears in classical literature and agricultural texts dealing with animal husbandry.