hyaena
/haɪˈiːnə/
noun
- A wild animal that looks like a large dog, with a strong bite, found in Africa and Asia; often scavenges for food.
- A group of hyaenas fought over the remains of a zebra.
- The hyaena's laugh-like call echoed across the savanna at night.
- In many stories, the hyaena is portrayed as a cunning and greedy creature.