razorback

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Final Four, Arizona's wildcat mascot got tangled with Arkansas 'razorback -- a red, furry pig

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  1. noun A semiwild hog of the southeast United States, having a narrow body with a ridged back.
  2. noun See rorqual.
  3. noun A sharp ridged hill.

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  • He was a runty razorback, with the snout of a possum, legs of a stag, and great flapping ears that took the wind when he ran and looked like they were going to fly away with him Habeas Corpus, reacting contentedly to Monk's foot massaging, emitted soft grunts Whenever Monk went on a trip, he took Habeas. —  025 - Land of Always-Night
  • The splendour of the new waterfront buildings were quickly left behind and our vision was soon captivated by the razorback ridges of the Helan Mountains. —  TravelPod.com Recent Updates
  • These GIP are just about passing out razorback pork and building support back home in preparation for the next election cycle. —  Arkansas News
  • Final Four, Arizona's wildcat mascot got tangled with Arkansas 'razorback _ a red, furry pig _ resulting in a knee injury and a lawsuit. —  - Latest Popular Stories, Instablogs Community
  • Final Four, Arizona's wildcat mascot got tangled with Arkansas 'razorback - a red, furry pig - resulting in a knee injury and a lawsuit. —  TheSunNews.com: Local
 

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/ˈreɪzərbæk/
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