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hyena

/haɪˈiː.nə/

Translations

hyenanoun

hyenas

/haɪˈiː.nə/

The hyena laughed loudly in the night.

Гиена громко смеялась ночью.

Synonyms

laughing hyena

spotted hyena

striped hyena

brown hyena

cape hyena

hyenaadjective

/haɪˈiːnə/

/haɪˈinə/

Used attributively to modify another noun with the sense 'of, relating to, or characteristic of a hyena'.

hyenanoun

A carnivorous mammal of the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia, known for its distinctive laugh-like vocalizations and scavenging habits.

The hyena is often seen following lions to scavenge on their leftovers.

A person who opportunistically preys on or exploits others, especially one who delights in their misfortune.

The paparazzi were hyenas, eagerly circling the distressed actor.

hyenaadjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a hyena.

Researchers recorded hyena calls to analyze their structure.