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babiroussa

babiroussa

9.9
A large wild pig from Indonesia with long teeth that curve upward toward its forehead
  • noun
  • /ˌbæbɪˈruːsə/
: babirusa
  • The babiroussa is famous for its remarkable tusks that curve backwards towards its forehead.

Examples

  • We saw a babiroussa at the wildlife park during our trip to Indonesia.

  • Researchers are studying the habitat loss faced by the babiroussa in Sulawesi.

  • The babiroussa is a fascinating animal.

  • Have you ever seen a babiroussa in the wild?

  • Researchers are studying the habitat loss faced by the babiroussa in Sulawesi.

  • The babiroussa is famous for its remarkable tusks that curve backwards towards its forehead.

  • We saw a babiroussa at the wildlife park during our trip to Indonesia.

Synonyms

babirusa
vsbabiroussa
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A large wild pig from Indonesia with long tusks that grow upward through the snout

has the same meaning but states the tooth detail slightly differently
babirussa
vsbabiroussa
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild pig from Indonesia with very long curved tusks

refers to the same animal but highlights long upward-curving teeth rather than size
Babyrousa babyrussa
vsbabiroussa
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the broader group term for similar animals rather than one species
Babyrousa
vsbabiroussa
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild pig from Indonesia with long tusks that curve upward

is the species-level animal description focused on the individual animal not the genus

Surface Forms

babiroussa singular
babiroussas plural

Etymology

Babiroussa comes from Malay/Indonesian parts babi and rusa, which mean 'pig' and 'deer'. It is called this because the wild pig's long tusks curve upwards toward its face like deer horns, so the name helps you remember it is a pig with deer‑like tusks.