Earthpig

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of earth pig. alt-of, alternative

    "They are always decked out in the most fantastic way with feathers, and covered with a promiscuous array of bits of wood and roots, and all the pretentious emblems of magical art, the feet of earthpigs, the shells of tortoises, the beaks of eagles, the claws of birds, and teeth in every variety."

Synonyms

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earthhogearthhog

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"They are always decked out in the most fantastic way with feathers, and covered with a promiscuous array of bits of wood and roots, and all the pretentious emblems of magical art, the feet of earthpigs, the shells of tortoises, the beaks of eagles, the claws of birds, and teeth in every variety."

Etymology

From earth + pig.

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