pekan
9.9
A large dark brown wild animal that climbs trees to hunt
- noun
- /ˈpiːkən/
- US
:
puma
- The pekan's fur is a rich, dark brown that helps it blend into its forest habitat.
Examples
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The pekan is known for its agility and hunting skills in the forest.
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Selamat berakhir pekan.
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While hiking in the woods, I spotted a pekan climbing a tree.
Synonyms
3
9.1
A large dark brown mammal like a weasel that lives in trees and eats small animals
is the regional common name used for that animal
1
9.1
A large dark brown North American animal that climbs trees to hunt small animals
is the established common name rather than an informal label
9.9
A large dark brown animal that lives in trees in North America and hunts small animals
is the common name rather than the scientific label
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word pekan comes from a Native American language and was the local name for the animal now often called the 'fisher'. So pekan refers to the large, dark brown, tree-climbing carnivore that trappers valued for its soft fur.