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potbellied pig

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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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Bayer voices PB, a cheery potbellied pig and superhero fangirl who can grow or shrink.

From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2022

Wyverne Flatt lives in the village of Canajoharie with his pet potbellied pig, Ellie.

From Fox News • Feb. 11, 2022

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

Uno lived till 13, spending his last years on a ranch in Texas and playing with his buddy, a neighbor’s potbellied pig.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2021

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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