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Record 1 2008-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Leather Industry
DEF

A pig leather that comes from the wild boar in Central and South American countries, Argentina and Brazil are important sources for this leather. It is fine grained and can be shaved down to a very light weight, thereby making it desirable for ladies' fine dress and sports gloves. It is usually chrome-tanned, is washable and particularly durable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du cuir
DEF

Peau apprêtée de ces animaux [pécari].

CONT

Des gants de pécari.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
DEF

Any of several pig-like hoofed mammals of the genus Tayassu, of North and South America.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
DEF

Porc sauvage d'Amérique tropicale. Genre tayassu; famille des tayassuidés.

Spanish

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