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hyaena

[ hahy-ee-nuh ]

noun



hyaena

/ haɪˈiːnə /

noun

  1. See hyena
    a variant spelling of hyena


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Derived Forms

  • hyˈaenic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • hy·aenic adjective

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Example Sentences

The affair was a chase of a hyaena, but everything is Mazitu!

The hyaena is a very cowardly animal, but frequently approaches persons lying asleep, and makes an ugly gash on the face.

Thereupon that evil-minded suitor laughed like a hyaena: and instantly my daughter fell into a swoon.

The hyaena-like Proteles has, however, the grinding teeth greatly reduced.

The striped hyaena (Hyaena striata) is common, being found wherever the wolf is absent.

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