Associations to the word «Hyena»

Wiktionary

HYENA, noun. Large, canine‐resembling carnivore belonging to the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia, often notable for the sound similar to laughter which it can make if excited.

Dictionary definition

HYENA, noun. Doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion.

Wise words

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