What does "hyena" mean?

HYENA means: Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted fo...

What is the definition of "hyena"?

The definition of HYENA: Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted fo...

How do you pronounce "hyena"?

"HYENA" is pronounced /haɪˈiːnə/. It has 5 letters.

What part of speech is "hyena"?

"HYENA" is primarily used as a noun.

How many letters does "hyena" have?

"HYENA" has 5 letters and is pronounced /haɪˈiːnə/. It is rated medium difficulty in Word Puzzle Game.

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HYENA

/haɪˈiːnə/

5 lettersMedium difficultynoun/haɪˈiːnə/

NOUN

1
Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
2
(Sub-Saharan Africa) A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.

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About this page: This page provides the definition, meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage examples for the word HYENA. It is part of the Word Puzzle Game dictionary — a free English word reference with 1,000+ words used in our puzzles. Difficulty: medium · Letters: 5 · More 5-letter words