javelina

noun

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

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Hundreds of bird, mammal, fish and amphibian species live at the park, and visitors might see mule deer, elk, javelina and squirrels. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026 Roadrunners, javelinas and gila monsters thrive here, and petroglyphs can be found on rocks in the western district of the park. Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026 The park is home to black bears, mountain lions, javelinas and bobcats, among other wildlife. Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026 Coyotes and javelinas roam through both neighborhoods. Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026 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 3 May. 2026.

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