hyenas

Meanings

• noun

  Large, social scavenging mammals with a distinctive laugh, found primarily in Africa and Asia.

  - "A group of hyenas gathered around the carcass, waiting for their turn to feed."
  - "The hyena's distinctive laugh can be heard echoing through the savannah."

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Rhymes

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canyons , drones , marmots , stones

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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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From the Greek word hýaina, meaning 'a laugher' or 'a screamer'.

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Trivia

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1. Hyenas are the only animals with a clitoris that is externally visible.

2. Hyenas have a unique digestive system that allows them to break down bones and eat the marrow.

3. Hyenas have a strong sense of smell, which helps them locate food and prey.

4. Hyenas are social animals that live in clans, which can have up to 80 members.

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Related Concepts

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1. spotted hyena: The most common and widespread species of hyena, characterized by its distinctive spotted coat.

2. striped hyena: A smaller and less common species of hyena, found primarily in Asia, with a striped coat instead of spots.

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Culture

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In African folklore, hyenas are often depicted as cunning and trickster animals. They have appeared in various African stories and myths, including those of the San people and the Akan people.

How to Memorize "hyenas"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, powerful animal with a spotted or striped coat and a distinctive laugh. Visualize it scavenging for food in a savannah or grassland.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hyenas with their distinctive laugh and their role as scavengers. Remember that they are large, social animals found primarily in Africa and Asia.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hyenas Have Unique Sounds' to remember the word hyena. H for hyena, U for unique, S for sounds.

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