peccary

/ˈpɛkəri/
IPA guide

Other forms: peccaries

Definitions of peccary
  1. noun
    nocturnal gregarious pig-like wild animals of North America and South America
    synonyms: musk hog
    see moresee less
    types:
    Peccari angulatus, Tayassu angulatus, Tayassu tajacu, collared peccary, javelina
    dark grey peccary with an indistinct white collar; of semi desert areas of Mexico and southwestern United States
    Tayassu pecari, white-lipped peccary
    blackish peccary with whitish cheeks; larger than the collared peccary
    Chiacoan peccary
    a recently discovered large wild pig of Paraguay
    type of:
    artiodactyl, artiodactyl mammal, even-toed ungulate
    placental mammal having hooves with an even number of functional toes on each foot
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘peccary'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of gold-punch.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family

Vocabulary lists containing peccary

Aztec, Maya, and Inca Empires - Middle School and High School

Calling all budding archaeologists! Explore ancient civilizations by learning these terms related to the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas. This vocabulary list covers religion, government, architecture, and other aspects of these ancient cultures, as well as the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS