babiroussa

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun Indonesian wild pig with enormous curved canine teeth

Etymology

From French babiroussa, from Malay babi rusa (“babiroussa, deer hog”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

babirusa, babirussa, Babyrousa Babyrussa

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