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Warthog: meaning, definitions and examples

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warthog

 

[ หˆwษ”หrthษ’g ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น javali

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเค‚เค—เคฒเฅ€ เคธเฅ‚เค…เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Warzenschwein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ babi hutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ััƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒœใ‚คใƒŽใ‚ทใ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phacochรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jabalรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaban domuzu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉง๋ผ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฎู†ุฒูŠุฑ ุงู„ุจุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ divoฤรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diviak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ฃ็Œช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ divji praลกiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ villisvรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑะฐะนั‹ ัˆะพัˆา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜ แƒฆแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaban donuzu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.