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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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"We eat the whole pig, from the head to the tail."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The high level of pesticides in drinking water because of pig farming and agriculture has also become a concern for voters, with some parties including Frederiksen's calling for a ban.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

On the recent visit to the insectary, several hundred mosquitoes flew around in white mesh cages, serving as participants in a study to see which blood they prefer — pig or cow.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

“Llewelyn said that there were strange things happening in the Red Woods,” Glory told the guinea pig.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova