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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>They are specific terms/hyponyms of the generic
term/hypernym "pig." </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>My question is: What are the differences in usage
between "pig", "hog" and "swine?"</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>I guess the superordinate term is "pig" for
animals of the pocrine family.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>The collocations of the three words are different. One
refers to chauvinist pigs, but</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>to roadhogs. Someone "hogs the limelight." Another
"casts pearls before swine."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>An interesting article:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Arran Stibbe<BR>As Charming as a Pig:The Discursive
Construction<BR>of the Relationship Between Pigs and Humans</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri><A
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Fritz Goerling</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><B>From:</B> <A
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, February 25, 2012 5:29 AM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Lexicog] lexical relation for boar -
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<P>Is there a widely accepted lexical relation to describe male-female pairs of
animals (e.g., boar and sow)? They seem to be (co)hyponyms of some sort;
probably not antonyms. Specifics of a Generic (pig)?<BR><BR>Well, I'll make an
end of showing my ignorance. ;-) Thanks for any
guidance,<BR><BR>Paul<BR><BR></P></DIV><!-- end group email -->
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