Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
farrow
verb
/ˈfɛrəʊ/
Definition
To give birth to piglets.
Examples
- The sow will farrow in the spring after a gestation period of about three months.
- Farmers need to ensure that the farrowing barn is clean and comfortable for the pigs.
- During the farrowing process, the mother pig displays nesting behavior.
Meaning
Farrowing is the process of a female pig giving birth to her young.
Synonyms
- give birth
- deliver
- produce
