Duroc

American  

[door-ok, dyoor-] / ˈdʊər ɒk, ˈdyʊər- /

noun

1. one of an American breed of hardy red hogs having drooping ears.

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Duroc British  

/ ˈdjʊərɒk /

noun

1. an American breed of red lard pig

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Etymology

Origin of Duroc

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; named after a horse owned by breeder

Example Sentences

Orrison, Lewis and their team on Friday were preparing two Duroc hogs for the competition, each one carefully injected with marinades and laid over a bed of butter and bacon.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

Instead he worries about shows like the Exposition, where young handlers compete for belt buckles, banners, and ribbons for having raised the best-looking Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Berkshire, or crossbred hog.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 26, 2022

Agricultural signs hang from the walls and rafters: "Duroc Hog," "Strawberries for Sale," "Cattle Crossing."

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2022

Gas powers the stoves used to cook dishes in a wok and the custom barbecue oven used to prepare the restaurant’s signature char siu Duroc pork, roasted low and slow with a sweet honey glaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2022

The Emperor and his horse had nearly been lost in the mud, and Marshal Duroc had a shoulder put out by his carriage being upset.

From Napoleon's Letters to Josephine by Hall, Henry Foljambe