Farrow

/ˈfærəʊ/
verb

When a pig gives birth to piglets.

The sow will farrow next week and we will have a new set of piglets.
Visual representation of "farrow" - When a pig gives birth to piglets.

Often appears as...

  • sow farrow
  • farrow piglets

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Technical

noun

The litter of piglets that a pig gives birth to at one time.

The farrow was healthy and the pig farmer was pleased.
Visual representation of "farrow" - The litter of piglets that a pig gives birth to at one time.

Often appears as...

  • healthy farrow
  • large farrow

Usage tips

Technical

verb

When a pig gives birth to piglets.

The sow will farrow next week and we will have a new set of piglets.
Visual representation of "farrow" - When a pig gives birth to piglets.

Often appears as...

  • sow farrow
  • farrow piglets

Usage tips

Technical

noun

The litter of piglets that a pig gives birth to at one time.

The farrow was healthy and the pig farmer was pleased.
Visual representation of "farrow" - The litter of piglets that a pig gives birth to at one time.

Often appears as...

  • healthy farrow
  • large farrow

Usage tips

Technical

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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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Video examples

Mary Roach: 10 things...

found out that if you sexually stimulate a sow while you artificially inseminate her, you will see a six-percent increase in the farrowing rate, which is the number of piglets produced.

Video examples

Mary Roach: 10 things...

found out that if you sexually stimulate a sow while you artificially inseminate her, you will see a six-percent increase in the farrowing rate, which is the number of piglets produced.

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Quote examples

James Joyce

Irish Novelist

Ireland is the old sow that eats her farrow.
Portrait of James Joyce

Quote examples

James Joyce

Irish Novelist

Ireland is the old sow that eats her farrow.
Portrait of James Joyce
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