Added 10 October 2026
porcine
/ˈpoʊɹ.saɪn/ adjective
Latin root: porcīnus Wiktionary
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- Of, pertaining to, or being a pig.
- Similar to a pig.
- Overweight to the extent of resembling a pig; severely obese.
noun
Origin
From Middle English porcine, partly from Middle French porcin (from Old French [Term?]) and partly from its etymon, Latin porcīnus, from porcus (“pig”).
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