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English to Russian Dictionary

hyena Meaning in Russian (hyena значение на русском)

гиена
гиена in English:hyena
Phonetic:ги́ена
Gender:Женский род
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Значение слова hyena на русском языке — гиена. (Хищное млекопитающее Африки и Азии, обычно с щетинистой гривой, длинной мордой и характер)

Definitions of Hyena

  1. 1
    noun
    гиена

    A carnivorous mammal of Africa and Asia, typically with a bristly mane, a long muzzle, and a distinctive 'laughing' cry, known for its scavenging habits.

    Хищное млекопитающее Африки и Азии, обычно с щетинистой гривой, длинной мордой и характер

Example Sentences

casual

“The hyena is known for its powerful jaws and scavenging habits.”

casual

“We heard the eerie cackle of a hyena in the distance.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounhyaenidae
adjectivehyaenid

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

laugh like a hyenaexpression

To laugh loudly and unpleasantly, often in a mocking or uncontrolled way.