javelina

noun

ja·​ve·​li·​na ˌhä-və-ˈlē-nə How to pronounce javelina (audio)

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See the fight Expect to see more of these Arizona animals Because there is cooler weather in the winter months, there might be increases in sightings of coyotes, bobcats and javelinas, according to Game and Fish. Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024 Keep pets away While javelinas may look friendly, their sharp teeth and hooves can pose a risk to both humans and pets. Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024 Other things that are increasingly normal: wildfire evacuations and animals typically associated with the desert below, such as roadrunners and javelinas. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024 Sometimes a coati, a javelina or a roadrunner shows up in the parking lot. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for javelina 

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish jabalina, from Spanish, feminine of jabalí wild boar, from Arabic jabalī

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of javelina was in 1822

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“Javelina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/javelina. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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