English

Noun

marcassin ‎(plural marcassins)

1. A young wild boar.
   • 1979, Cormac McCarthy, Suttree, Random House, p.136:

     A fat marcassin to adorn the board.

Translations

References

• marcassin in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

French

Etymology

Probably from marque, because of their striped coat.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maʁkasɛ̃/

Noun

marcassin m ‎(plural marcassins)

1. young wild boar, marcassin