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词汇 Porkopolis
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Definition of Porkopolis in English:

Porkopolis

noun pɔːˈkɒpəlɪspɔːˈkɒp(ə)lɪs
US informal, historical
  • (A nickname for) a city prominent in the pork-packing industry, especially. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Spirit of the Times: a chronicle of the turf, agriculture, field sports, literature and the stage. From pork + -opolis.

Definition of Porkopolis in US English:

Porkopolis

noun
US informal, historical
  • (A nickname for) a city prominent in the pork-packing industry, especially. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Spirit of the Times: a chronicle of the turf, agriculture, field sports, literature and the stage. From pork + -opolis.

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