English Explanatory Dictionary

peccary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the family Tayassuidae of mammals from the Americas, related to pigs.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛk.ə.ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-peccary.wav

Word forms

peccary peccaries

Etymology

From Kari'na pakira (“collared peccary”), from Proto-Cariban *pakira.

Synonyms

bush hog javelina tayassuid

Derived words

Chacoan peccary collared peccary white-lipped peccary giant peccary
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