PORK


Meaning of PORK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpȯrk ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French porc pig, from Latin porcus — more at farrow

Date: 14th century

1. : the fresh or salted flesh of swine when dressed for food

2. : government funds, jobs, or favors distributed by politicians to gain political advantage

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.