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Definition of Hyena
1. Noun. Doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion.
Generic synonyms: Canid, Canine
Group relationships: Family Hyaenidae, Hyaenidae
Specialized synonyms: Hyaena Hyaena, Striped Hyena, Brown Hyena, Hyaena Brunnea, Strand Wolf, Crocuta Crocuta, Laughing Hyena, Spotted Hyena, Aardwolf, Proteles Cristata
Definition of Hyena
1. n. Any carnivorous mammal of the family Hyænidæ, of which three living species are known. They are large and strong, but cowardly. They feed chiefly on carrion, and are nocturnal in their habits.
Definition of Hyena
1. 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. ¹
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Definition of Hyena
1. a wolflike mammal [n -S] : HYENIC, HYENINE, HYENOID [adj]
Medical Definition of Hyena
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Origin: L. Hyaena, Gr, orig, a sow, but usually, a Libyan wild beast, prob, the hyena, fr. Hog: cf. F. Hyene. See Sow female hog.