Poland China

noun

1. one of an American breed of black hogs having white markings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Poland China¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

The breakfast was a disgusting display of Poland-China manners and was successful in every particular.

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Few things are more satisfactory to me than a high-grade Berkshire or Poland China pig.

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The old fellow was inordinately proud of his colts, his Poland-China pigs, his "graded" bull, his fountain in the garden.

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My father had a very fine pig, a Poland China, very fat—I remember.

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But is it not as important to look to fitness in man as in Poland China hogs or Holstein cows?

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