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Hyena

Verb / haɪˈi:nʌ / Another word for hyena — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a carnivorous mammal of the dog family, native to Africa and Asia and noted for its scavenging habits

Synonyms & similar words

hyaena jackal coyote wolf fox weasel ferret marten badger otter mongoose raccoon skunk possum rat mouse squirrel chipmunk beaver porcupine

Example sentences

  1. The hyena was laughing as it ate the remains of the wildebeest.
  2. Hyenas are known for their scavenging habits and powerful jaws.
  3. The hyena's fur is usually brown or gray in color.
  4. In the movie The Lion King, the hyenas were the henchmen of Scar.
  5. A group of hyenas is called a clan or a cackle.

Quotes

  • 'The hyena is a cowardly animal, and it is fond of attacking the dead.' - Julius Caesar
  • 'I have never seen a wild thing feel sorry for itself. A little bird will fall dead, frozen from a bough, without ever having felt sorry for itself.' - D.H. Lawrence
  • 'I'm like a hyena. I'm always looking for the next prey.' - Marjane Satrapi

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