"pigface" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpɪɡfeɪs/ [UK] Forms: pigfaces [plural]
Etymology: From pig + face. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pig|face}} pig + face Head templates: {{en-noun}} pigface (plural pigfaces)
  1. Any of various mesembryanthemums of the genus Carpobrotus, native to coastal areas of Australia, and producing edible fruits. Wikipedia link: pigface Categories (lifeform): Aizoaceae family plants, Succulents Synonyms: pig-face

Inflected forms

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