boar

Meanings

• noun

  A large, thickset pig with a thick coat of bristly hair, a massive head, and powerful jaws.

  - "The hunter tracked the boar through the forest."
  - "The boar charged at the hunter, tusks gleaming."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɔɹ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with boar
roar , pore , moan , pore

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Variants

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boar , boarish , boars , wild boar , wild boars

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Etymology

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Old English *boren, boar, pig, hog, boar-pig, wild pig. Related to Old English *bēoran ‘to beget, bring forth young’.

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Trivia

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1. The European wild boar is the largest wild pig in Europe and is one of the most widespread large mammals in Europe.

2. Boars are omnivores and will eat almost anything, including roots, fruits, nuts, seeds, insects, and small animals.

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Related Concepts

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1. wild boar: A wild pig that roams forests and woodlands. It is larger and more aggressive than a domestic pig.

2. tusks: Long, sharp teeth that protrude from the upper jaw of some animals, such as elephants, walruses, and boars.

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Culture

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In European folklore, the boar is often associated with strength and ferocity. The Wild Boar is a mythical creature found in many cultures, often depicted as a large, fierce pig with tusks and sharp teeth. The boar has been featured in many works of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "boar"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, powerful pig with bristly hair and sharp tusks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'boar' with the image of a wild pig with tusks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big, Bristly Beast Bearing Big, Brawny Tusks' to remember the word 'boar'.

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