Hyaena (Noun)

Meaning

Doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Hyena

Hypernyms

• Canine

Hyponyms

• Brown Hyena
• Hyaena Brunnea
• Spotted Hyena
• Crocuta Crocuta
• Aardwolf
• Striped Hyena