ClimateAugust 8, 2026

boars

BORZ

Definition

Wild pigs or swine, specifically the uncastrated male of the species, often found in forested areas.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'bar', related to the Middle Dutch 'beer'. The term has historically referred to male swine kept for breeding or found in the wild.

In the news

The word refers to the presence of wild swine within the campus ecosystem, highlighting the diversity of local wildlife. It serves as an example of the larger animal species that inhabit or traverse the area.

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