Meaning
A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English pupille, from Anglo-Norman pupille (“orphan”), from Latin pūpillus (“orphan, minor”), variant of pūpulus (“little boy”), from pūpus (“child, boy”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: