What is another word for suidae?

Pronunciation: [sˈuːɪdˌiː] (IPA)

Suidae is the scientific name for the family of pigs, which includes wild boars and domesticated pigs. One synonym for suidae is porcine, which is often used to describe something related to or resembling a pig. Another synonym is swine, which is a more general term for domesticated or wild pigs. In addition, the word hog can also refer to a pig or boar, but is often used specifically to describe the adult male of the species. Other related terms include piglet (a baby pig), sow (a female pig), and boar (an adult male pig). While these synonyms may have slightly different connotations, they are all commonly used to refer to the suidae family.

Synonyms for Suidae:

What are the hypernyms for Suidae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Suidae?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Suidae?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for suidae (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Suidae?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Suidae

It was a long and scholarly letter, but the point was that the guinea-pig was the Cava aparoea while the common pig was the genius Sus of the family suidae.
""Pigs is Pigs""
Ellis Parker Butler

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