duroc

noun

du·​roc ˈdu̇r-ˌäk 

 also  ˈdyu̇r-

often capitalized

: any of a breed of large vigorous red American hogs

Word History

Etymology

Duroc, 19th century American stallion

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Duroc

biographical name

Du·​roc du̇-ˈräk 

dyu̇-

Géraud-Christophe-Michel 1772–1813 Duc de Frioul frē-ˈül  French general under Napoléon