An archaic or alternative name for the African bush pig, a wild pig native to African forests and savannas.
From Dutch/Afrikaans 'bos' (bush) and 'vark' (pig), literally meaning 'bush pig,' used by early European colonists in South Africa to name this distinctive animal.
Colonial languages often created compound names by combining Dutch/Afrikaans words with local animals, which is why South Africa's animal vocabulary is a fascinating mix of European and indigenous influences.
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