brown hyena

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Noun brown hyena has 1 sense

brown hyena, strand wolf, Hyaena brunnea - of southern Africa
--₁ is a kind of hyena, hyaena
--₁ is a member of genus Hyaena

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Brown Hyena

Description:

The term "brown hyena" refers to a species of hyena, scientifically known as Parahyaena brunnea. It is a carnivorous mammal belonging to the Hyaenidae family.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

A large carnivorous mammal found mainly in Southern Africa.

Usages:

The brown hyena is endemic to the deserts and semi-desert regions of Southern Africa.

Sample Sentence:

While on our safari in Namibia, we were fortunate to spot a brown hyena scavenging on a carcass in the desert.

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