noun Uncommon

Berkshire

BAHK-shuh

Berkshire (noun) means a breed of black pig with pink markings, originally bred in Berkshire, England, prized for its flavorful meat. Example: “The restaurant menu featured pork chops from a Berkshire pig.”

noun

A breed of black pig with pink markings, originally bred in Berkshire, England, prized for its flavorful meat.

"The restaurant menu featured pork chops from a Berkshire pig."

How to use Berkshire

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA well-regarded pig breed named after the English county where it originated, known today for premium pork.

Word forms

Berkshires plural

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Etymology

From Middle English Barrokschire, Berchesire, Barrokshyre, Berrucsire, from Old English Bearrocsċīr. The first element is possibly from Proto-Brythonic *barrọg, perhaps meaning “hilly” (compare *barros (“hill, peak, top”)) + Old English sċīr (“shire, county”).

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for Berkshire

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Berkshire” mean?

The word “Berkshire” means a breed of black pig with pink markings, originally bred in Berkshire, England, prized for its flavorful meat. In plain terms, a well-regarded pig breed named after the English county where it originated, known today for premium pork.

How do you pronounce “Berkshire”?

“Berkshire” is pronounced BAHK-shuh (/ˈbɜɹk.ʃəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Berkshire” in a sentence?

Here is “Berkshire” used in a sentence: “The restaurant menu featured pork chops from a Berkshire pig.”

What part of speech is “Berkshire”?

“Berkshire” is a noun.

Is “Berkshire” a common word?

“Berkshire” is an uncommon word in modern English.