porcine
A porcine creature is an animal that belongs to the pig family. This includes animals like pigs, boars, and hogs.
When we talk about something being porcine, we usually mean that it's related to or resembles pigs. For example, you might hear a scientist say that a new disease affects certain mammals in a way that's similar to how it affects pigs. Or maybe someone will describe the appearance of a cartoon character as having a very porcine snout. Sometimes people use the word to make fun of something or someone they think is a bit silly, like saying "He looks so porcine" when he's eating too much. It can also be used in more serious contexts, such as in biology and medicine.
How common is "porcine"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
adjective
Of, pertaining to, or being a pig.
Example: Alas, your delicious sandwich has been slain. Gaius’ blow sent it sprawling from your hand and onto the dusty grass where its saucy, porcine contents splattered forth from its freshly-baked body.
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