Pup (noun)

1. A young dog.
2. A young mammal of various species, including wolves, seals, and even insects.

Origin:

The word pup comes from the old english word "puppa" meaning "young animal" and has been used to refer to a young dog or a young mammal of various species, including wolves, seals, and even insects.

Examples:

1. The mother dog was nursing her puppies or pups.
2. The seal pup was born on the ice floe.
3. The pup's bark is louder than its bite.
4. Many animal species, like wolves, raise their pups in packs.
5. The pupa is the stage between the larva and the adult in some insects.