"hell pig" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hell pigs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hell pig (plural hell pigs)
  1. (zoology) An extinct pig-like mammal of the family Entelodontidae; an entelodont. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Even-toed ungulates
    Sense id: en-hell_pig-en-noun-YBvp0Xou Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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