1. a pig-like mammal with coarse dark hair found in the southwestern United States and Central and South America
Usage: also called peccary

Examples

• The javelina rooted through the desert scrub looking for food.
• We spotted a family of javelinas near the hiking trail.
• Javelinas have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell.
• The rancher built a fence to keep javelinas out of his garden.
• Unlike true pigs, javelinas are native to the Americas.
• The javelina’s sharp tusks help it defend against predators.