noun

pork

pork

We are having roasted pork for dinner.

We are having roasted pork for dinner.

Pork is a popular meat in many cultures.

Pork is a popular meat in many cultures.

pork as a food item I don't eat pork.

Synonyms: none; Types of pork: bacon, ham; Other meats: beef, chicken

From Old French 'porc', from Latin 'porcus' (pig, hog).

Pork comes from a pig. The 'ork' sound is a bit like the 'oink' sound a pig makes.

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