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Definition of peccary

peccary

/ˈpɛk.ə.ɹi/
pec · ca · ry
Plural:peccaries
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• noun

1

A medium-sized, pig-like hoofed mammal of the family Tayassuidae, native to the deserts, forests, and shrublands of the southwestern United States, Central America, and South America.

Example

"During our hike in the Sonoran Desert, we quietly observed a small herd of collared peccaries foraging for roots and prickly pear cacti."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although they strongly resemble true pigs, peccaries belong to a distinct biological family (Tayassuidae) and are often referred to regionally as javelinas in the southwestern United States.

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• Nearby Words

peat moss
pebble
pecan
peccary
pechora
peckerhead
peckerwood

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 17th century: from Carib 'pakira', transmitted into English via Spanish 'pecarí'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peccary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peccary
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