1. a large North American carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, also known as a fisher
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The pekan is known for its ability to hunt porcupines.
• Trappers once valued the pekan for its thick, dark fur.
• A pekan can weigh up to 18 pounds and measure over three feet long.
• The pekan’s scientific name is Pekania pennanti.
• Wildlife biologists study pekan populations in northern forests.
• The pekan is an excellent climber and spends much time in trees.