A peccary is a wild pig-likeresembling a pig in appearance or behavior mammalan animal that feeds its young milk and has hair found in North and South America. It usually lives in groups and is most activedoing things or moving around a lot at night.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /PEK-uh-ree/
Easy pronunciation: PEK-uh-ree (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: PEK-uh-ree.
Animal sense: a wild pig-like mammal of the Americas.
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Peccary Meaning
a wild pig-like animal from the Americas
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a nocturnal, group-living wild mammal that looks like a pig and lives in North and South America
Example: We saw a herd of peccaries moving through the forest at dusk.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- musk hog — A direct synonym for the animal sense.
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Peccary Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- musk hog
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse peccaries with true pigs, but they are a different kind of animal.
- Do not use 'peccary' for a domestic pig or a boar; it refers to a specific wild mammal group.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does peccary mean?
A peccary is a wild pig-like mammal from North and South America, usually living in groups.
Is a peccary the same as a pig?
No. It looks similar to a pig, but it is a different wild animal.
What is a synonym for peccary?
A common synonym is musk hog.
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