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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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In 2019, a family in the Buffalo suburb of Amherst were not allowed to keep a potbellied pig, named Pork Chop, they said was an emotional support animal for their daughter-in-law.

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

State records of attacks on domestic animals last year show that they killed 26 cattle, 32 sheep, seven goats, two alpacas, a potbellied pig and 28 dogs — most of them hounds out hunting bear.

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2021

The stallions are grand; the miniature horses cuddly; the potbellied pig deserves a string of kiss-blowing emojis the width of this page.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2018

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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