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swine

 

[ swสŒษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A domesticated pig, especially when housed in a large-scale industrial farming operation. Swine are raised for their meat, which is commonly known as pork.

Synonyms

hog, pig, piglet

Examples of usage

  • The farmer had a large herd of swine on his farm.
  • The swine industry is a significant part of the agricultural economy.
Context #2 | Noun

derogatory

Used to refer to a person as greedy, dirty, or unpleasant.

Synonyms

rascal, scoundrel, slob

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his swine-like behavior at the dinner table.
  • The corrupt politician was called a swine by his critics.

Translations

Translations of the word "swine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น porco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค…เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ babi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะธะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›winia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท porc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cerdo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท domuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู†ุฒูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prase

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sviลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praลกiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพาฃั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ donuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerdo

Etymology

The word 'swine' originated from Old English 'swฤซn' which is related to Old Norse 'svฤซn' and German 'Schwein'. The term has been used to refer to pigs since ancient times, and its derogatory connotation for a person dates back to the late Middle Ages.

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