phacochère

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See also: phacochere

French

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin Phacochoerus, from Ancient Greek φακός (phakós, lentil bean) and χοῖρος (khoîros, pig).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fa.kɔ.ʃɛʁ/
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Noun

phacochère m (plural phacochères)

  1. warthog

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