Meaning of peccary in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpɛkəri/

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1. Noun

   peccary

   Etymology

   early 17th century: from Carib pakira

   Definitions

   1. nocturnal gregarious pig-like wild animals of North America and South America

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