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pig

[pig] / pɪg /
NOUN
animal of swine family
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NOUN
person who is like a pig
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At least one corgi was called a pig.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Until 1942, Fontana was where plain folks worked hard land, with pig farms, grapes, vegetable gardens.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

This region receives inputs from treated sewage, household wastewater, aquaculture operations, pig farming, and agricultural runoff.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

He later received approval to use pig cells in humans but stopped the program due to a pig virus he feared could harm patients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The guinea pig set out four copper cups and stuck cinnamon sticks in each, with a splash of milk and sugar.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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