wild boar

noun

: an Old World wild hog (Sus scrofa) from which most domestic swine have been derived

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The menu plays a big role in that, with options to get a wild boar chorizo slider or one with roasted buffalo tongue. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024 Some of my favorites are Ino Ino Stand for local wild boar hamburgers and gyros; Country Time for coffee and fluffy egg sandwiches; and Kitsune no Botan for unique Japanese dishes in a traditional izakaya setting. Dani Benton, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024 Inside the lodge, trophies of wild boar, roe deer, eagles and bears hang from plywood walls. Emily Soreghan, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024 Avoid eating raw or undercooked bear, cougar, walrus, fox, wild boar or pig meat. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wild boar 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wild boar was in the 13th century

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“Wild boar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wild%20boar. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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wild boar

noun
: an Old World wild hog from which most domestic swine have been developed

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