pɔ:k n.
the (esp. unsalted)
flesh of a
pig, used as
food. øpork-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]