Cochon is a French word that may refer to: *

Domestic pig The pig (''Sus domesticus''), often called swine, hog, or domestic pig when distinguishing from other members of the genus '' Sus'', is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is variously considered a subspecies of ''Sus ...

Piglet (animal) The pig (''Sus domesticus''), often called swine, hog, or domestic pig when distinguishing from other members of the genus '' Sus'', is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is variously considered a subspecies of ''Sus ...

*''Cochon'', a restaurant in New Orleans; see Cajun cuisine *Slang meaning dirty pig, swine, contemptible person; see

Cultural references to pigs Pigs, widespread in societies around the world since neolithic times, have been used for many purposes in art, literature, and other expressions of human culture. In classical times, the Romans considered pork the finest of meats, enjoying sausag ...

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Albert Auguste Cochon de Lapparent Albert Auguste Cochon de Lapparent (30 December 18395 May 1908) was a French geologist. Life He was born at Bourges. After studying at the École polytechnique from 1858 to 1860 he became ''ingénieur au corps des mines'', and took part in draw ...

(1839–1908), French geologist * Charles Cochon de Lapparent (1750–1825), politician of the First French Republic and First French Empire * Georges Cochon (1879–1959), a tapestry maker, anarchist, and secretary of the Federation of Tenants Biography

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*'' Le Cochon'', a 1970 film directed by Jean Eustache and Jean-Michel Barjol

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