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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPorcine
/ˈpɔːr.saɪn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or resembling pigs.
"The farmer implemented porcine management practices to ensure the health of his livestock."
- 1
A pig or hog.
"The porcine was raised for its meat, which is a staple in many cuisines."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'porcine' originates from the Latin word 'porcus', meaning 'pig' or 'hog', which evolved into the Middle French 'porcin' before being adopted into English in the late 14th century. The word has maintained its association with swine throughout its history.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Porcine" is said worldwide
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porcin
Transliteration: pɔʁsɛ̃
"Les pratiques de gestion porcine sont essentielles pour la santé des animaux."
schweineartig
Transliteration: ʃvaɪ̯nˌaʁtɪç
"Die schweineartigen Tiere benötigen besondere Pflege."
suino
Transliteration: ˈswi.no
"La gestione suina è fondamentale per l'allevamento."
porcino
Transliteration: porˈsino
"Las prácticas de manejo porcino son cruciales para la producción."
suíno
Transliteration: suˈinu
"A criação de suínos requer cuidados especiais."
सूअर
Transliteration: sūar
"सूअर पालन के लिए विशेष प्रबंधन की आवश्यकता होती है।"
猪的
Transliteration: zhū de
"猪的管理对养殖业至关重要。"
돼지의
Transliteration: dwaeji-ui
"돼지의 관리는 축산업에서 중요합니다."
豚の
Transliteration: buta no
"豚の管理は畜産業において重要です。"
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