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Duroc

Duroc

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A breed of farm pig with a red coat kept for its meat
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdʊrɒk/
  • US
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  • On the farm, the Duroc hogs are easily recognizable with their distinct red color.

Examples

  • The Duroc breed of pigs is renowned for its rich, reddish meat and robust flavor.

  • She could just see the red back of the Duroc sow lounging in a patch of sunlight.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Many chefs prefer Duroc pork for its exceptional taste and high quality in their dishes.

Surface Forms

Duroc main

Etymology

Duroc for the pig breed comes from a surname — the breed was named after a person or animal called Duroc, so the name stuck to the pigs. A helpful way to remember this is to think of other breed names like Jersey that also come from a name, which is why farmers call this red pig a Duroc today.