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hyena

hyena

Meaning of hyena

living beings wild animals noun

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British English/haɪˈiːnə/
American English/haɪˈiːnə/
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hyena belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

hyenaHyäne
playspielen
oceanOzean
groupGruppe
pairPaar
eggEi
pigeonTaube

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What's the difference between hyena / aardwolf

A
🇬🇧English
aardwolf

a member of the Hyaenidae family but distinct: small, insectivorous (feeds on termites)

B2Rarely

Unlike other hyenas, the aardwolf feeds primarily on termites.

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How to pronounce hyena and what this word means

hyena means hyena. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce hyena

/haɪˈiːnə/

hyena translation

hyena

hyena transcription

/haɪˈiːnə/, /haɪˈiːnə/

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hyena meaning: what does it mean?

living beings wild animals noun

hyena pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

hyena is pronounced as /haɪˈiːnə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is hyena part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

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Is hyena part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, hyena can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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