mau

/mɑʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or young pig, especially a piglet or a suckling pig.

“The mau was taken to the market for sale.”

2. verb

To castrate or geld an animal, especially a male pig or boar.

“The farmer maued the boar to prevent unwanted breeding.”

3. verb

To butcher or slaughter an animal, especially a pig or other livestock, for food.

“The butcher maued the pig and prepared it for sale.”

Synonyms

  • boar
  • geld
  • pig
  • piglet
  • suckling

Antonyms

  • buck
  • uncastrated