boar

noun

1
a
: an uncastrated male swine
b
: the male of any of several mammals (such as a guinea pig or bear)
2
boarish adjective

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The boar bristles add a beautiful shine, while the large ceramic barrel uses ionic technology to create swoon-worthy waves and volume while zapping frizz. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024 The first holds nothing: a few blank-eyed roe deer, a blurred boar, cattle, dogs. Emily Soreghan, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024 At the same time, the primal genius of the pole vault—the Calydonian boar—operates outside the realm of reason. Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024 The wild boar population has had an extraordinary resurgence in Italy after nearing extinction in the 19th century. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for boar 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English bor, from Old English bār; akin to Old High German & Old Saxon bēr boar

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of boar was before the 12th century

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“Boar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boar. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

boar

noun
ˈbō(ə)r How to pronounce boar (audio)
ˈbȯ(ə)r
1
: a male pig
also : the male of any of several mammals (as a guinea pig or raccoon)
2

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