boar

noun

ˈbȯr How to pronounce boar (audio)
1
a
: an uncastrated male swine
b
: the male of any of several mammals (such as a guinea pig or bear)
2
: wild boar
boarish
ˈbȯr-ish How to pronounce boar (audio)
adjective

Examples of boar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Italy wouldn’t be the first country to take the wild boar matter into its own hands. —Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 9 May 2024 Deer and boars, in particular, can wreak havoc on agricultural produce, while encounters between humans and monkeys or bears can escalate into dangerous confrontations. —Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for boar 

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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

Phrases Containing boar

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boal

boar

boar's nest

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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
: wild boar

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