Porcine
(adjective)
- Relating to, resembling or derived from pigs or swine.
- Having qualities of a pig or swine, such as physical appearance or habits.
Origin:
Derived from latin word 'porcinus' which means 'pertaining to swine or pigs'.
Examples:
- The porcine animal's fat was considered a delicacy in some parts of the world.
- He had a porcine face, round and jovial, but with a sly glint in his small eyes.
- The porcine diet of roots and acorns had fattened the animals to nearly twice their normal weight.
- The porcine virus is a highly contagious disease affecting pigs.
- Porcine blood is often used in medical research due to its similarities to human blood.