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farrowing
(redirected from farrowing crate)

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far·row 1  (fr)
n.
A litter of pigs.
v. far·rowed, far·row·ing, far·rows
v.tr.
To give birth to (a litter of pigs).
v.intr.
To produce a litter of pigs.

[Ultimately from Old English fearh, pig; see porko- in Indo-European roots.]

far·row 2  (fr)
adj.
Not pregnant. Used of a cow.

[Middle English ferow.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.farrowing - the production of a litter of pigs
birthing, giving birth, parturition, birth - the process of giving birth


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