n. the (esp. unsalted) flesh of a pig, used as food. pork-barrel US colloq. government funds as a source of political benefit. pork-butcher a person who slaughters pigs for sale, or who sells pork rather than other meats. pork pie a pie of minced pork etc. eaten cold. pork pie hat a hat with a flat crown and a brim turned up all round.
[ ME porc f. OF porc f. L porcus pig ]