noun

javelina

peccary, javelina

A javelina looks similar to a wild pig.

A javelina looks similar to a wild pig.

We saw a herd of javelina in the desert.

We saw a herd of javelina in the desert.

((a/the)) javelina (noun) A javelina looks like a wild pig.

Synonyms: wild pig, boar

From Spanish 'jabalina', feminine of 'jabalí' (wild boar). The animal's tusks resemble a small javelin.

Note the connection to 'javelin'—its tusks are like little spears. It's a pig-like animal from the Americas.

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