adjective
porcine
POR-sine/ˈpɔːrsaɪn/
Relating to or resembling pigs.
The pig's broad snout and rounded body are typical porcine features.
Etymology
The pieces give the literal sense “of a pig.” When applied to people, the word turns pig-like resemblance into a comparison often expressing contempt.
In context
The best bioprosthetic valves are made from porcine or bovine tissues and they typically have a lifespan of maybe 10, 15 years at most.
More examples
- Some replacement heart valves are made from porcine tissue.
- The veterinarian studies porcine diseases that affect farms across the country.
- The clay figurine has a distinctly porcine snout.
Forms
porcine
pig noun — A hoofed mammal with a broad snout.
Similar words
- piglike
- Emphasizes resemblance to a pig, not origin or association.
- piggish
- Usually criticizes greedy or messy behavior rather than biological traits.