earthpig

noun

Etymology

From earth + pig.

  1. derived from *puk
  2. inherited from *picga
  3. inherited from pigge — “pig, piglet
  4. compounded as earthpig — “earth + pig

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of earth pig.

    • Today the shade was being enjoyed by a herd of torpid earthpigs, gorged on a feast of ants.

The neighborhood

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