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Hyaena Hyaena

Description:

Hyaena Hyaena, also known as the striped hyena, is a species of hyena primarily found in North and East Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent. It is known for its distinct striped coat and unique vocalizations.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A carnivorous mammal of the hyaenidae family, characterized by its distinctive striped coat and scavenging behavior.

2. The Hyaena Hyaena species as a whole.

3. (Informal) A person who exhibits cunning or deceitful behavior.

4. (Informal) An unpleasant or unattractive person or thing.

Verb:

1. (Rare) To exhibit scavenging behavior similar to a hyaena hyaena.

2. (Informal) To deceive or trick others through cunning behavior.

Sample Sentences:

Senses as a Noun:

1. The hyaena hyaena prowled the desert, searching for carrion to feed on.

2. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the hyaena hyaena population in East Africa.

3. That lawyer is a complete hyaena hyaena, always trying to deceive his clients.

4. The old building was a hyaena hyaena, with peeling paint and broken windows.

Senses as a Verb:

1. The scavenger birds would often hyaena hyaena around the remains of the kill.

2. He managed to hyaena hyaena his way into getting a discount on the car.

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