peccary

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pec·ca·ry / ˈpekərē/ • n. (pl. -ies) a gregarious piglike mammal (family Tayassuidae) that is found from the southwestern US to Paraguay. Its three species include the collared peccary (Tayassu tajacu).

peccary

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peccary Omnivorous, pig-like mammal native to sw USA and Central and South America. It has coarse, bristly hair, and scent glands on its back. Collared peccaries, or javelinas (Tayassu taja), have dark-grey hair with a whitish collar. White-lipped peccaries (T. pecari) have brown hair. Weight: 23–30kg (50–66lb). Family Tayassuidae.

peccary

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peccary (Tayassu) See TAYASSUIDAE.

peccary

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peccary Central and S. Amer. quadruped allied to the swine. XVII (pakeera, pec(c)ary). — Carib pakira.