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babirusa

Syllabification: (bab·i·ru·sa)
Definition of babirusa

noun

  • a forest-dwelling wild pig with several upturned hornlike tusks, native to Malaysia.
    • Babyrousa babyrussa, family Suidae

Origin:

late 17th century: from Malay, from babi 'hog' + rusa 'deer'

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