Vietnamese potbellied pig

noun

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Merlin, a miniature Vietnamese potbellied pig, was recognized by Guinness World Records for his large Instagram following. Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026 But for one Sacramento resident, the toddler in question is a 65-pound Vietnamese potbellied pig named Merlin. Seth Carnell, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026 Among the most devastating of losses was her Vietnamese potbellied pig, Barley, who was found dead by the front door of the facility. Livia Albeck-Ripka, New York Times, 13 July 2023

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First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Vietnamese potbellied pig was in 1985

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“Vietnamese potbellied pig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vietnamese%20potbellied%20pig. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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