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tayassu tajacu

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tayassu tajacu has 1 sense
  1. collared peccary, javelina, Tayassu angulatus, Tayassu tajacu, Peccari angulatus - dark gray peccary with an indistinct white collar; of semi desert areas of Mexico and southwestern United States
    --1 is a kind of peccary, musk hog

Definitions from the Web

Tayassu Tajacu

Definition:

Tayassu tajacu, commonly known as the collared peccary or javelina, is a species of pig-like mammal native to the Americas.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. Popular:

    A small wild pig-like mammal found in the Americas.

    Sample Sentence:

    The collared peccary, or javelina, is often mistaken for a pig due to its similar appearance.

  2. Local:

    In some local cultures, it refers specifically to the collared peccary.

    Sample Sentence:

    The indigenous tribe honored the tayassu tajacu as a sacred animal.

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