Poland China

noun

one of an American breed of black hogs having white markings.

Origin of Poland China

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example sentences from the Web for poland china

  • The old fellow was inordinately proud of his colts, his Poland-China pigs, his "graded" bull, his fountain in the garden.

    Bunch Grass |Horace Annesley Vachell

  • The breakfast was a disgusting display of Poland-China manners and was successful in every particular.

    At Good Old Siwash |George Fitch