Porcine Meaning in English
word
ˈpoʊɹ.saɪn
POR-sine
pˈɔːsiːn
PAW-seen
Definition
Relating to or resembling a pig or pigs, often used in scientific or descriptive contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Porcine' is mainly formal, often seen in biology, veterinary, or academic texts. Not used for people except metaphorically (often unflattering). Can describe physical traits, diseases (like 'porcine virus'), or characteristics.
Spanish: porcinoPortuguese (BR): suíno - porcinoPortuguese (PT): suíno - porcinoChinese (Simplified): 猪的 - 猪类的Chinese (Traditional): 豬的 - 豬類的Hindi: सूअर जैसाArabic: خِنْزِيريBengali: শূকরজাত - শূকরসংশ্লিষ্টRussian: свиной - похожий на свиньюJapanese: 豚の - 豚に似たVietnamese: liên quan đến lợn - giống lợnKorean: 돼지의 - 돼지 같은Turkish: domuzla ilgili - domuz gibiUrdu: خنزیری - سور (خنزیری خصوصیات والا)Indonesian: babi - mirip babi
Example Sentences
The scientist studied porcine behavior on the farm.
basic
Some viruses are porcine in origin.
basic
The farm raises several porcine species.
basic
His appetite was almost porcine, he ate everything in sight.
natural
Doctors monitor porcine heart valves after they are transplanted into humans.
natural
The chef laughed, saying the stew had a distinct porcine aroma.
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