Meaning & use
Hyena
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A carnivorous, dog-like mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for its distinctive laughing call and scavenging habits.
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A pack of hyenas circled the carcass left behind by the lions.
The documentary followed a clan of spotted hyenas through the dry season.
A note on using this word
Despite their reputation as mere scavengers, hyenas are also skilled hunters, and spotted hyena clans are led by dominant females.
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