hogg en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
- /hɒɡ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /hɑɡ/ (US)
- /hɔːɡ/ (US)
Etymology
See hogget (“young sheep”)
Meanings
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A young sheep of either gender, until it cuts its first two teeth.
They sent a lorryload of hoggs to the auction mart, and they will keep the rest for their own flock.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hoggs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |