English Explanatory Dictionary

Duroc

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pig of a reddish breed developed in North America.

Word forms

Duroc Durocs

Etymology

Early 19th century, from the name of a stallion said to have been bought by the breeder, Isaac Frinck, on the same day as the pigs from which he developed the breed.

Derived words

Duroc-Jersey
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