babirusa
babirusa
Definition
babi·rusa or babiroussa bab′i·rous′sa or babirussa bab′i·rus′sa (bab′ə ro̵̅o̅s′ə, bä′bə-)
noun
a wild pig (Babyrousa babyrussa) of the East Indies with backward-curving tusks: the upper pair grow through the middle of the snout
Etymology: Malay babi, hog + rusa, deer
babirusa
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- meat: Law enforcement actions during the study had a strong effect on babirusa meat sales.
Browse dictionary entries near babirusa
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