farrowing

far·row ¹

 (făr′ō)

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.

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

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far·row ²

 (făr′ō)

adj.

Not pregnant. Used of a cow.

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[Middle English ferow.]

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Noun

1.

farrowing - the production of a litter of pigs farrow birthing, giving birth, parturition, birth - the process of giving birth

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