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Topic: Animals

hoactzin

IPA: //hoʊˈætsɪn//

KK: /hoʊˈætsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of bird found in South America that has a distinctive crest and a strong odor. Its young have claws on their wings, which help them climb.

Example: The hoactzin is known for its unique appearance and is often found near rivers in the Amazon rainforest.

hoatzin

IPA: //hoʊˈætsɪn//

KK: /hoʊˈætsɪn/

noun

Definition: A large bird found in tropical South America, known for its distinctive crest and unique claws on its wings when young.

Example: The hoatzin is often called the 'stinkbird' because of its strong odor.

hock

IPA: /hɒk/

KK: /hɑk/

noun

Definition: A joint in the leg of certain animals, similar to the ankle in humans, or a cut of meat from the leg above the foot.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious dish using hock from the pig.

transitive verb

Definition: To disable a joint in the leg by cutting its tendons, or to pawn something of value.

Example: He decided to hock his watch to pay for his bills.

hog

IPA: /hɔg/

KK: /hɔg/

noun

Definition: A domesticated pig, especially one that is large, or a person who is greedy and takes more than their share.

Example: The farmer raised a hog that weighed over 300 pounds.

transitive verb

Definition: To take or use something in a greedy or selfish way, often preventing others from having it.

Example: He tends to hog the remote control during movie nights.

hogfish

IPA: /ˈhɔɡˌfɪʃ/

KK: /hɔgˌfɪʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of colorful fish found in warm Atlantic waters, known for its long snout, especially in males, and often used as food.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh hogfish caught that morning.

hogg

IPA: /hɒg/

KK: /hɔg/

noun

Definition: A term used mainly in British English that refers to a young pig or a pig in general.

Example: The farmer raised a hog in his backyard for the county fair.

hoggery

IPA: /ˈhɒɡəri/

KK: /ˈhɔgəri/

noun

Definition: A place where pigs are kept or a term describing selfish and greedy behavior.

Example: The farmer built a new hoggery to house his growing number of pigs.

hogget

IPA: /ˈhɒɡɪt/

KK: /ˈhɔgɪt/

noun

Definition: A young sheep that is between 9 and 18 months old, before it grows two teeth.

Example: The farmer raised a hogget for the upcoming market.

hoggish

IPA: /ˈhɒɡɪʃ/

KK: /ˈhɔgɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is greedy, selfish, or indulgent in a coarse way, often related to excessive eating or poor hygiene.

Example: His hoggish behavior at the buffet made everyone uncomfortable.

hoglike

IPA: /ˈhɔɡlaɪk/

KK: /hɔglaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having characteristics or qualities similar to a pig.

Example: The animal had a hoglike appearance, with a large snout and stout body.

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