babirusa Meaning & Definition
/ˌbæbəˈɹuːsə/
What Does Babirusa Mean?
Babirusa is used as a noun meaning Any mammal in the genus Babyrousa in the pig family Suidae, in which the upper tusk grows upward.
Word Facts for Babirusa
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌbæbəˈɹuːsə/ |
| Synonyms | babiroussa, babirussa and babyrousa babyrussa |
| Plural | babirusas |
Babirusa Definition (Noun)
- Any mammal in the genus Babyrousa in the pig family Suidae, in which the upper tusk grows upward.
Noun
- Any of several mammals in the genus Babyrousa in the pig family Suidae, in which the upper tusk grows upward.
Synonyms of Babirusa
Babirusa synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
babirusa (plural babirusas)
Origin of Babirusa
From scientific Latin babyroussa (later as specific name), and its source, Malay babi rusa, from babi (“pig”) + rusa (“deer”).
Questions People Ask About Babirusa
What part of speech is babirusa?
Babirusa is a noun.
What is another word for babirusa?
Close synonyms of babirusa are babiroussa, babirussa and babyrousa babyrussa. See the full list of babirusa synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of babirusa?
The plural of babirusa is babirusas.