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laughing hyena

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spotted hyena

–noun
an African hyena, Crocuta crocuta, having a yellowish-gray coat with brown or black spots, noted for its distinctive howl.
Also called laughing hyena.


Origin:
1775–85
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laughing hyena

noun
African hyena noted for its distinctive howl [syn: spotted hyena
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