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duroc

noun, often capitalized
du·​roc | \ ˈdu̇r-ˌäk How to pronounce duroc (audio) also ˈdyu̇r-\

Definition of duroc

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: any of a breed of large vigorous red American hogs

Duroc

biographical name
Du·​roc | \ du̇-ˈräk How to pronounce Duroc (audio) , dyu̇-\

Definition of Duroc (Entry 2 of 2)

Géraud-Christophe-Michel 1772–1813 Duc de Frioul \ frÄ“-​ˈül How to pronounce frē-ˈül (audio)\ French general under Napoléon

First Known Use of duroc

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for duroc

Noun

Duroc, 19th century American stallion

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