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a
: an uncastrated male swine
b
: the male of any of several mammals (such as a guinea pig or bear)
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Its boar bristles and nylon pins are infused with keratin for an extra reparative boost with every stroke, gently smoothing without irritation.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 June 2025
Its combination of natural boar bristles and heat-resistant carbon fiber works to lift at the roots while adding body and shine.
—Daisy Maldonado, Glamour, 20 June 2025
This demon used to be a giant boar, but was driven mad after being shot with an iron bullet, a sign that civilization is irreversibly encroaching on the natural world.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The dual boar and flexible nylon bristles are infused with argan oil to moisturize each strand and restore softness and shine in between wash days.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 June 2025
Its combination of natural boar bristles and heat-resistant carbon fiber works to lift at the roots while adding body and shine.
—Daisy Maldonado, Glamour, 20 June 2025
This demon used to be a giant boar, but was driven mad after being shot with an iron bullet, a sign that civilization is irreversibly encroaching on the natural world.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The dual boar and flexible nylon bristles are infused with argan oil to moisturize each strand and restore softness and shine in between wash days.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Boar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boar. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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