NYT Dictionary

DUROC

/ˈdʌrɑk/
NounDU-rocdu-roc · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2024

Meaning

A pig of a reddish breed developed in North America.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Early 19th century, from the name of a stallion said to have been bought by the breeder, Isaac Frinck, on the same day as the pigs from which he developed the breed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

swine

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2024.

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