babirusa

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun Indonesian wild pig with enormous curved canine teeth

Etymology

From scientific Latin babyroussa (later as specific name), and its source, Malay babi rusa, from babi (“pig”) + rusa (“deer”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

babiroussa, babirussa, Babyrousa Babyrussa

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