"earthpig" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: earthpigs [plural]
Etymology: From earth + pig. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|earth|pig}} earth + pig Head templates: {{en-noun}} earthpig (plural earthpigs)
  1. Alternative form of earth pig Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: earth pig Synonyms: earthhog
    Sense id: en-earthpig-en-noun-WcmpHxeg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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