Definition of Peccary

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


Definition of Peccary

1. n. A pachyderm of the genus Dicotyles.

Definition of Peccary

1. a hoofed mammal [n -RIES]

Medical Definition of Peccary

1. Origin: From the native South American name: cf. F. Pecari, Sp. Pecar. A pachyderm of the genus Dicotyles. The collared peccary, or tajacu (Dicotyles torquatus), is about the size and shape of a small hog, and has a white ring aroung the neck. It ranges from Arkansas to Brazil. A larger species (D. Labiatus), with white cheeks, is found in South America. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peccary

pecan tree
pecary
peccable
peccadillo
peccadilloes
peccadillos
peccancies
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peccant
peccant
peccantly
peccant humors
peccaries
Peccari angulatus
peccary (current term)
peccary (current term)
peccatiphobia
peccavi
peccavis
pech
pechan
pechans
peched
peching
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pecilocin
peck
peck
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pecked

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