Pigfoot Meaning in English
word
ˈpɪɡˌfʊt
PIG-foot
ˈpɪɡˌfʊt
PIG-foot
Definition
The foot of a pig, often cooked and eaten as food in some cultures.
Usage & Nuances
'Pigfoot' is less common than 'pig's foot' or 'pig feet' in modern English and mostly heard in culinary, cultural, and regional contexts. Seen on restaurant menus, especially in Southern US, Caribbean, or Asian cuisines.
Spanish: pata de cerdo - pie de cerdoPortuguese (BR): pé de porcoPortuguese (PT): pé de porcoChinese (Simplified): 猪蹄Chinese (Traditional): 豬蹄Hindi: सुअर का पैरArabic: قدم الخنزيرBengali: শূকরের পাRussian: свиная ножкаJapanese: 豚足Vietnamese: chân giò heo - chân lợnKorean: 족발Turkish: domuz ayağıUrdu: خنزیری پاؤںIndonesian: kaki babi
Example Sentences
I have never eaten pigfoot before.
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My grandmother cooks pigfoot soup every winter.
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The restaurant serves spicy pigfoot with rice.
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Did you try the pigfoot at that new Caribbean place? It’s amazing!
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Some people think pigfoot is too chewy, but I love the texture.
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My uncle swears there’s nothing better than braised pigfoot on a cold day.
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