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boar a male pig more than 6 months old and destined for use as a sire. boar effect boar exposure to gilts causes an earlier onset of puberty with some synchronization. boar shield a strong, oval layer of cartilage which develops over the shoulders of adult boars. Is a protective mechanism in boar fights. When cooked it becomes gelatinous. boar-sow ratio the number of boars required to maintain a sow herd at full piglet-producing performance. boar taint an odor specific to fresh boar meat, especially from adult boars, and said to resemble stale urine, is strongest immediately after slaughter, fades during storage but returns on frying or boiling. Some diners prefer the redolent rashers. wild boar susscrofa. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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