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babirusa
(babi|rusa)
Pronunciation:
/ˌbɑːbɪˈruːsə/
noun
a forest-dwelling wild pig with several upturned horn-like tusks, native to Malaysia.
Babyrousa babyrussa
, family
Suidae
Origin:
late 17th century
: from Malay, from
babi
'hog' +
rusa
'deer'
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