1. plural of peccary; pig-like mammals native to the Americas with dark bristly hair and a strong musky odor

Examples

• The peccaries roamed through the desert scrubland in search of food.
• We spotted a group of peccaries near the water hole at dawn.
• Peccaries are often mistaken for wild pigs but are actually different animals.
• The zoo’s peccaries live in a habitat designed to mimic their natural environment.
• Local farmers sometimes have conflicts with peccaries that damage their crops.
• Peccaries use their keen sense of smell to locate roots and fruits.