agriochoerus
|a-gri-o-choe-rus|
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/ˌæɡriəˈkɪərəs/
extinct wild pig-like mammal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agriochoerus' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'agrios' meaning 'wild' and 'choiros' meaning 'pig'.
Historical Evolution
'agriochoerus' was directly derived from the Greek words 'agrios' and 'choiros' and has remained largely unchanged in modern scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wild pig', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/03 19:21