Meaning of the word javelina in English

What does javelina mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

javelina

US /ˌhæv.əˈliː.nə/
UK /ˌhæv.əˈliː.nə/

Noun

a peccary, a medium-sized pig-like mammal native to the American continents

Example:
We saw a herd of javelinas crossing the desert road.
The javelina is also known as a collared peccary.