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peccary

 

[ หˆpษ›kษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

A peccary is a medium-sized mammal related to pigs, found primarily in the Americas. They are members of the family Tayassuidae and are known for their long snouts and sturdy bodies. Peccaries are social animals, often found in groups called sounders, and they primarily inhabit forests and grasslands. There are three species of peccaries: the collared peccary, the white-lipped peccary, and the Chacoan peccary, each with distinct characteristics and habitats.

Synonyms

Tayassu, javelina, wild pig.

Examples of usage

  • The collared peccary is commonly spotted in the southwestern United States.
  • Peccaries are known to be sensitive to environmental changes.
  • Conservation efforts are important for the protection of the white-lipped peccary.
  • Many tourists enjoy wildlife watching to see peccaries in their natural habitat.

Translations

Translations of the word "peccary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peรงari

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เค•เฅเค•เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Peccary

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pekar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะบะฐั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pekari

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใ‚ซใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉcari

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pecarรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pekar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜์นด๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠูƒุงุฑู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pekari

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pekari

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝฉๅก้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pekari

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pekarรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะบะบะฐั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pekari

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pecarรญ

Etymology

The word 'peccary' originates from the Taino language, spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. The term was adapted into Spanish as 'pecarรญ', which referred to the animal inhabiting the region. The history of the peccary itself stretches back millions of years, with its ancestors existing in North America during the Miocene epoch. This mammal has unique adaptations that allow it to thrive in diverse environments ranging from deserts to tropical forests. Peccaries play a significant role in their ecosystems, contributing to seed dispersal and serving as prey for larger predators. While they resemble pigs, peccaries are distinct in their biological classification and behavioral traits, showcasing the vast diversity of life found throughout the Americas.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,196, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.