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Definition of piglet

piglet

/ˈpɪɡ.lət/
Plural:piglets
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• noun

1

A young domestic or wild pig (family Suidae), especially an unweaned suckling characterized by its small body, cloven hooves, and flat, cartilaginous snout.

Example

"The newborn piglet stayed close to the sow inside the warm straw pen."

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• Rhymes for piglet

• Nearby Words

pigheaded
pigheadedly
pigheadedness
piglet
piglike
pigmeat
pigment

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by combining the noun 'pig' (from Middle English 'pigge', originally meaning a young swine) with the diminutive suffix '-let'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Piglet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/piglet
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