hyena
/haɪˈiːnə/
nounhy · e · na
Think: “HI, EENA!”—say hi to Eena to remember hy-e-na.
Yes, it's hyena. The tricky part is the middle: it’s hy-EE-na (not hy-AY-na).
Definition
- nounA wild animal that looks like a dog, lives in Africa and parts of Asia, and is known for making laughing sounds and eating meat.
Examples
- “We heard a hyena calling in the distance after sunset.”
- “The hyena trotted across the road and disappeared into the tall grass.”
- “A hyena can crack bones with its powerful jaws.”
Synonyms
scavengercarnivorepredatorbone-cracker
Translations
ES hienaPT hienaFR hyène
Common misspellings
hienahyennahynahyeanahyinahyeenahyenah
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