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Farrow

usgb/ˈfærəʊ/Volume
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Agricultural Term

Used mainly in farming contexts to discuss pigs' breeding.

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Let's check the breeding schedule to see when the sow will farrow.
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Specialized Usage

Primarily used by people involved in animal husbandry and veterinary medicine.

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I'm studying veterinary science to learn about how sows farrow.
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Expect Specificity

Suggests a precise event; differs from 'give birth' which is more general.

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The farmer noted in his log that the sow would farrow in the early morning.
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