boar
UK: bɔː | US: bɔːr
n. a wild pig, especially a male wild pig
n. an uncastrated domestic male pig
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The word "boar" traces back to Old English bār, derived from Proto-Germanic bairaz. It belongs to a group of ancient Germanic words for wild animals (compare Dutch beer, Old High German bêr). Unlike many English words with Latin or Greek roots, "boar" preserves its compact Germanic structure, reflecting its status as a core noun for a natural creature. Its meaning has remained remarkably stable over 1,500 years, consistently denoting male swine in both wild and domestic contexts.
The hunters tracked a massive boar through the forest.
Farm boars are kept separate from sows except for breeding.
Wild boars have become invasive in some regions.
The boar's tusks can grow up to 5 inches long.
Medieval feasts often featured roasted boar as the centerpiece.