suckling pig
A 'suckling pig' refers to a young pig that is still nursing and is often featured in culinary traditions for its tender meat.
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Definition
B2Animal Husbandry
(technical)A young pig that is still feeding on its mother's milk.
Example
- The farmer showed us a litter of suckling pigs in the barn.
B2Culinary
(common)The meat of a young pig, often roasted whole, known for its tenderness and flavor.
Example
- The restaurant's specialty is roasted suckling pig, a delicacy in many cultures.
- They served a beautifully cooked suckling pig at the banquet.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "suckling pig":
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