farrowing

far·row

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [far-oh]
- /ˈfær oʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [far-oh]
- /ˈfær oʊ/

Definitions of farrowing word

noun farrowing a litter of pigs. 1
verb with object farrowing (of swine) to bring forth (young). 1
verb without object farrowing to produce a litter of pigs. 1
noun farrowing Present participle of farrow. 1

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Origin of farrowing

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English farwen to give birth to a litter of pigs, derivative of Old English fearh pig (cognate with Latin porcus); akin to German Ferkel young pig

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Parts of speech for Farrowing

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adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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farrowing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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