tusker

American  

[tuhs-ker] / ˈtʌs kər /

noun

1. an animal with tusks, as an elephant or a wild boar.

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tusker British  

/ ˈtʌskə /

noun

1. any animal with prominent tusks, esp a wild boar or elephant

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Etymology

Origin of tusker

First recorded in 1855–60; tusk + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In occasionally indelicate detail, “Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants” studies the reproductive lives of Kenya’s rare “tuskers”—animals whose tusks weigh more than 100 pounds apiece, making them especially attractive to poachers.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Kenyan elephant believed to have been one of Africa's largest male tuskers has died of old age.

From BBC

"Just a tusker with a tusked friend," he captioned one clip posted on Instagram, which was later deleted from his account after a backlash from Kenyans in the comments.

From BBC

The tuskers often wander into rural communities alone, which makes them more vulnerable.

From BBC

On 5 June Tamil Nadu's forest officials tranquilised and captured the tusker.

From BBC

Related Words

• boar