babiroussa

English

noun
Definitions
  • A large hoglike quadruped, of the genus , found in the East Indies, sometimes domesticated; the Indian hog. Its upper canine teeth or tusks are large and recurved.

Etymology

Borrowed from French babiroussa derived from Malay babi rusa (deer hog, babiroussa).

Origin

Malay

babi rusa

Gloss

deer hog, babiroussa

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