noun
- plural of javelina; pig-like mammals native to the southwestern United States and Central and South America, also called peccaries
Examples
- The javelinas roamed through the desert searching for food.
- We spotted a group of javelinas near the hiking trail.
- Javelinas are often mistaken for wild pigs but are actually different animals.
- The ranch owner built a fence to keep javelinas out of his garden.
- Javelinas travel in small herds and can be aggressive when threatened.
- Desert javelinas feed on cacti, roots, and small animals.