Etymology

long pig

Today it means: Human flesh used by cannibals as meat. Full definition →

Fijian vuaka balavu
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  1. Fijian · calque ofvuaka balavu
  2. English todaylong pig

Allegedly a calque of Fijian vuaka balavu.

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