hyena

Meanings

• noun

  A large, scavenging mammal with a strongly built body and a head that has a distinctive laugh-like sound. Hyenas are social animals that live in clans and have a complex social structure.

  - "The hyena is a powerful and adaptable animal."
  - "Hyenas are known for their distinctive laugh-like sound."
  - "Hyenas are social animals that live in clans."

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Pronunciation

1. /haɪˈiːnə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hyena
canyon , fountain , rainbow , strainain

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Variants

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hyena , hyenas , hyenic , laughing hyena , laughing hyenas , spotted hyena , spotted hyenas

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Etymology

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The word 'hyena' comes from the Greek word 'hýaina', which means 'laughing one'. This name refers to the hyena's distinctive laugh-like sound.

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Trivia

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1. Hyenas are the only animals that can eliminate the venom from a snakebite by vomiting it back up.

2. Hyenas have a complex social structure, with dominant females and subordinate males.

3. Hyenas are the largest members of the hyaena family, which also includes the aardwolf and the striped hyena.

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Related Concepts

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1. hyena clan: Hyenas live in clans, which are large social groups that can consist of up to 80 individuals.

2. hyena laugh: Hyenas communicate using a distinctive laugh-like sound, which can be heard up to 5 kilometers away.

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Culture

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In African folklore, hyenas are often portrayed as tricksters and are the subject of many stories and legends. Hyenas have also been featured in literature, including in works by Ernest Hemingway and Rudyard Kipling.

How to Memorize "hyena"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, powerful animal with a distinctive laugh-like sound. Imagine its social structure and the role it plays in African folklore.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hyena' with the sound of its laugh and the image of a powerful, social animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hyenas laugh loudly in large groups' to remember the meaning of the word.

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