pork

UK: pɔːk | US: pɔːrk

Definition

  1. n. The flesh of a pig used as food.

Structure
por <pig>
Etymology

pork = por<pig> + k (no suffix; spelling adaptation)

  • por<pig>: From Old French porc (pig), derived from Latin porcus (pig, swine).
  • k: A spelling adaptation in English to retain the hard "k" sound from Latin.

Etymology Origin:
The word "pork" entered English via Old French (porc) during the Norman Conquest (11th century), reflecting the culinary distinction where Anglo-Saxon peasants raised pigs but Norman elites consumed the meat. Latin porcus is the root, shared across Romance languages (e.g., Spanish puerco, Italian porco). The English spelling with "k" ensures phonetic clarity, diverging from French.

Examples

  1. Roast pork is a traditional dish for Christmas in many countries.

  2. She avoids eating pork for religious reasons.

  3. The sandwich contains smoked pork and pickles.

  4. Pork chops are best grilled with a hint of rosemary.

  5. The recipe calls for minced pork and spices.