razorback

Meanings

• noun

  A razorback is a pig with a distinctive hump on its back, especially the razorback pig or wild boar.

  - "The hunter bagged a large razorback during his hunting trip."
  - "The razorback is a popular game animal in the southern United States."

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Synonyms

scissorbill

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with razorback
hackleback , packback

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Variants

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razorback , razorbacks , razor-backed

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Etymology

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The term 'razorback' comes from the distinct hump on the back of the pig, which resembles the back of a razor.

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Trivia

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1. The razorback pig is also known as the 'Arkansas Razorback' and is the state animal of Arkansas.

2. The University of Arkansas's athletic teams are named after the razorback pig.

3. The razorback pig is a popular game animal in the southern United States and is known for its distinctive hump on its back.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wild boar: The razorback is a type of wild boar, which is a large and powerful pig native to Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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Culture

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The razorback pig is a popular game animal in the southern United States, particularly in Arkansas, where it is the state animal. It is also known as the 'Arkansas Razorback' in honor of the University of Arkansas's athletic teams.

How to Memorize "razorback"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pig with a prominent hump on its back. This hump resembles the back of a razor, hence the name 'razorback'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'razorback' with the image of a pig with a hump on its back. This will help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R is for Razor, A for Back, Pig with a Hump, Razorback' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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