wild boar

noun

: an Old World wild hog (Sus scrofa) from which most domestic swine have been derived

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Over the years, O'Neal has hunted everything from waterfowl to wild boar and goats. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The behavior may not be entirely new, as noted in the research; a similar case of a wild boar preying on a live rabbit was reported by tourists back in 2017. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 The Threat Of Humans While the sea turtle nests on nearby undeveloped barrier islands face threats from predators such as wild boars, coyotes, or raccoons, the nests on Tybee face unique challenges due to the high volume of visitors and locals. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 Among the discoveries at the Tell Kom Aziza burial site were the skeletal remains of two wild boars. — Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wild boar

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First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wild boar was in the 13th century

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wild boar

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: an Old World wild hog from which most domestic swine have been developed
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