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noun
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta); so called because of the resemblance of its call to human laughter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
African hyena noted for its distinctive howl
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hyena, hyaena
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