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Poland China

noun

Po·​land Chi·​na ˈpō-lən(d)-ˈchī-nə How to pronounce Poland China (audio)
: any of a U.S. breed of large white-marked black swine

Word History

Etymology

Poland, Europe + China, Asia

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Poland China was in 1869

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“Poland China.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Poland%20China. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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