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potbellied pig

American  

noun

  1. a type of small, dark, domesticated pig with a lighter band running around its middle, native to Vietnam and sometimes kept as a pet.


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Ellie is a knee-high Vietnamese potbellied pig with a black coat and hooves that clack on the floor as she walks from her kitchen food dish.

From Seattle Times Feb. 10, 2022

The pop star squealed with delight when she spotted a potbellied pig being taken for a walk during her Hawaii vacation with boyfriend Sam Asghari.

From Fox News Aug. 3, 2021

Mr. Chavez, 33, stood in the backyard on Wednesday morning watching his three dogs and a potbellied pig rummage in the snow.

From New York Times Feb. 17, 2021

The Children’s Animal Center, a high pet area with goats, a potbellied pig and tortoises, is closed.

From Washington Post Jun. 25, 2020

Heading out to feed his family’s goat and potbellied pig, Camp recalls his start in Republican politics three decades ago - knocking on doors for candidates to earn cash.

From Washington Times Jan. 17, 2017

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