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porcine

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Main Entry: por·cine

Pronunciation: \ˈpȯr-ˌsīn\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin porcinus, from porcus pig — more at farrow

Date: circa 1656

: of, relating to, or suggesting swine : piggish

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