babirusa

Thân thiện

A babirusa stands in a tropical forest clearing.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, wild, pig-like mammal native to Indonesia: Specifically, the babirusa is noted for its distinctive appearance, characterized by long, upward-curving canine teeth in males that can grow through the top of the snout.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The male babirusa has remarkable tusks that curve toward its forehead.
  • We saw a babirusa at the zoo, and it was fascinating to observe its unique teeth.
  • The babirusa is an omnivore, feeding on fruits, leaves, and small animals.

Advanced Usage

• "Babirusa tusk": Refers specifically to the distinctive canine tooth of the animal.
  • The babirusa tusk is a unique feature among suids (pig family).

Variants and Related Words

• Babyrousa: The scientific genus name for the babirusa.
  • The species is classified under the genus Babyrousa.

Synonyms

• Hog deer (Note: This is a contextual synonym in some regional references but refers to a different animal; the more precise synonym is "wild pig").
• Indonesian wild pig: A descriptive synonym directly from the reference definition.

Related Phrases

• Curved canine teeth: A key descriptive phrase associated with the babirusa.
  • The babirusa is famous for its curved canine teeth.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Indonesian wild pig with enormous curved canine teeth

Từ đồng nghĩa

• babiroussa
• babirussa
• Babyrousa Babyrussa