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noun
Doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion.
synonym: hyena.
is a specific kind of: canid, canine.
is a broader term that covers: Hyaena hyaena, striped hyena | brown hyena, Hyaena brunnea, strand wolf | Crocuta crocuta, laughing hyena, spotted hyena | aardwolf, Proteles cristata.
is a member of: family Hyaenidae, Hyaenidae.
Dutch: hyenaPolish: hiena
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