Peccary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɛk.ə.ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peccary is a noun meaning Any of the family Tayassuidae of mammals from the Americas, related to pigs.
Meaning
Any of the family Tayassuidae of mammals from the Americas, related to pigs.
Example Sentences
He says he drank rainwater collected in his shoes and ate worms and insects while hiding from jaguars and peccaries, a type of pig-like mammal.
Word Forms
- peccaries
Synonyms for peccary
Depending on context, synonyms include javelina, tayassuid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lipped, collared, pecary, tayassuid, huangana, tajassu.
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