wild boar

noun

1. a wild Old World swine, Sus scrofa, from which most of the domestic hogs are believed to be derived.

wild boar

noun

1. a wild pig, Sus scrofa, of parts of Europe and central Asia, having a pale grey to black coat, thin legs, a narrow body, and prominent tusks

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild boar¹

First recorded in 1475–85

Example Sentences

He is also alleged to have searched whether pigs eat dead bodies and about the appearance of wild boar along Lake Balaton - a body of water near Szigliget.

From BBC

A group of wild boar have been spotted wandering past a pub.

From BBC

According to the American Kennel Club, Great Danes were developed once upon a time by German nobles to hunt ferocious wild boars, and they later became beloved protectors of their home and loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times

Whole-animal dinners, which must be ordered in advance and serve a crowd, include options like alligator, antelope, goat, wild boar and free-range American pigs.

From Salon

After beating Klitschko he tested positive for a banned steroid – blaming it on consuming uncastrated wild boar.

From BBC

Related Words

• hog
• pig