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babirussa

babirussa

9.9
A wild pig from Indonesia with very long curved tusks
  • noun
  • /ˌbɑːbɪˈrʌsə/
  • Specialized
: babirusa
  • The babirussa is easily recognized by its remarkable upward-curving tusks.

Examples

  • Researchers traveled to Sulawesi to observe the habitat of the babirussa.

  • The babirussas in the sanctuary are part of a conservation effort.

  • The babirussa is a unique animal found in Indonesia.

  • Have you ever seen a babirussa in the wild?

  • Researchers traveled to Sulawesi to observe the habitat of the babirussa.

  • The babirussa is easily recognized by its remarkable upward-curving tusks.

  • Have you ever seen a babirussa in the wild?

Synonyms

Babyrousa babyrussa
vsbabirussa
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild pig from Indonesia with long curved tusks that point upward

is the common name version used in ordinary speech
babiroussa
vsbabirussa
9.9

A large wild pig from Indonesia with long teeth that curve upward toward its forehead

is the standard name form in the given description
Babyrousa
vsbabirussa
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild pig from Indonesia with long tusks that curve upward

is the single species highlighted rather than the broader genus

Surface Forms

babirussa singular
babirussas plural

Etymology

Babirussa comes from the Indonesian words babi and rusa, which mean 'pig' and 'deer', because its long, upward-curving tusks look a bit like deer antlers; that's why babirussa refers to a wild pig with very large curved canine teeth.