Meaning & use
porcine
Relating to or resembling a pig, especially in appearance, behavior, or anatomy.
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The cartoon character had a round, porcine face with a snub nose.
Veterinary students studied porcine anatomy before moving to farm visits.
A note on using this word
Porcine is a formal, often scientific term; in casual speech, people simply say 'piglike' or refer directly to pigs.
Words with a similar meaning
piglike
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