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herring hog

 

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Noun herring hog has 1 sense
  1. harbor porpoise, herring hog, Phocaena phocaena - the common porpoise of the northern Atlantic and Pacific
    --1 is a kind of porpoise

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Herring Hog

Definition

A herring hog refers to a large marine mammal known as the harbor porpoise, characterized by its stocky body, dark brown or gray skin, and prominent dorsal fin. It belongs to the same family as dolphins and whales.

Usage Examples

Noun

Sense 1: The herring hog is often found in coastal waters, feeding primarily on small fish such as herring and anchovies.

Example sentence 1: The herring hog was spotted near the harbor, swimming gracefully among a school of fish.

Example sentence 2: Fishermen often catch herring hogs accidentally in their nets while fishing for other species.

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