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hogg

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Noun — A young sheep, before it has grown its first pair of permanent teeth.

How to use hogg

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a flock of hoggs hogg lamb

Etymology

Related to "hogget," an old farming term for a yearling sheep; ultimately connects to "hog," though the sheep sense has nothing to do with pigs.

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What does “hogg” mean?

The word “hogg” means a young sheep, before it has grown its first pair of permanent teeth. In plain terms, a farming term for a young sheep that hasn't cut its first adult teeth yet.

How do you pronounce “hogg”?

“Hogg” is pronounced hog (/hɑɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hogg” in a sentence?

Here is “hogg” used in a sentence: “The farmer kept the hoggs in the lower field over winter.”

What part of speech is “hogg”?

“Hogg” is a noun.

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