Warthog: meaning, definitions and examples
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warthog
[ หwษหrthษg ]
animal species
The warthog is a wild pig species found in Africa. They are characterized by their tusks, large heads, and shaggy hair. Warthogs are known to inhabit savanna and woodland areas, where they feed on grasses and roots.
Synonyms
pig, wild boar.
Examples of usage
- The warthog is a fascinating creature that roams the African plains.
- While on safari, we spotted a warthog digging in the dirt.
- Warthogs have distinctive facial tusks that are used for defense.
Translations
Translations of the word "warthog" in other languages:
๐ต๐น javali
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคฒเฅ เคธเฅเค เคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Warzenschwein
๐ฎ๐ฉ babi hutan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัััะบ
๐ต๐ฑ dzik
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใใคใใทใท
๐ซ๐ท phacochรจre
๐ช๐ธ jabalรญ
๐น๐ท yaban domuzu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉง๋ผ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฎูุฒูุฑ ุงูุจุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ divoฤรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ diviak
๐จ๐ณ ็ฃ็ช
๐ธ๐ฎ divji praลกiฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ villisvรญn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑะฐะนั ัะพัาะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแ แแแ แฆแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaban donuzu
๐ฒ๐ฝ jabalรญ
Etymology
The word 'warthog' is derived from the Old English 'weard' meaning 'guard' and 'hog' from the Middle English 'hogge' meaning 'pig'. The term reflects the animal's notable tusks which resemble armor or weapons, and it's believed this epithet emphasizes their wild and rugged nature. Warthogs are part of the family Suidae, which includes various species of pigs found across the globe. They are particularly recognized for their adaptability to different habitats in the African continent. The warthog has been present in African folklore and symbolically represents resilience and toughness. Their unique physical appearance, including their large, flat snouts and the ability to run on all fours, is part of the reason they are so easily identified and have garnered the interest of both researchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,799, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 38796 unsuitably
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- 38798 goop
- 38799 warthog
- 38800 nonelastic
- 38801 gelignite
- 38802 horridly
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