long pig

noun

1. (among the Maori and Polynesian peoples) human flesh as food for cannibals.

long pig

noun

1. obsolete.
   human flesh eaten by cannibals

Word History and Origins

Origin of long pig¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Word History and Origins

Origin of long pig¹

translation of a Māori and Polynesian term

Example Sentences

Scientists also still have much to learn about how long pig organs survive and how best to genetically alter them, cautioned Dr. Robert Montgomery of NYU Langone Health, who led that center’s kidney experiments in the fall.

From Seattle Times

The ninety thousand fuzzy-headed Fijians who have survived successive epidemics of measles and influenza have given up the savoury heresies of roast long pig and have taken on trousers, education, and wealth.

From Project Gutenberg

"My tribe hungry for long pig," growled Mealy-mealy.

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Mealy-mealy, you eatum long pig?

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"Velly near," cried Mr. Pottle; "hungry for long pig; for long pig hungry——" There was suddenly a brown blur on the landscape.

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