warthog
noun
an African wild swine, Phacochoerus aethiopicus, having large tusks and warty protuberances on the face.
warthogs
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pluralof warthog.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In another case, warthogs use distinctive body postures to invite birds and mammals to clean them.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
Judy, the first rabbit to join the city's police force, has proven to her macho colleagues — buffaloes, hippos, and warthogs — that she deserves her place in the investigative department.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
She rolls with a posse that’s 30-strong, uses warthogs like DoorDash for her tick snacks between brawls, and has a cousin who catches birds with his butt cheeks.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2024
At the site, known as Shinfa-Metema 1, the researchers uncovered thousands of bones, some covered in cut marks, from gazelles, warthogs and even giraffes, suggesting that the humans were hunting these species.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
Her words made Edward think of Pellegrina: of warthogs and princesses, of listening and love, of spells and curses.
From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo
