noun
- plural of hyena; carnivorous mammals of Africa and Asia known for their scavenging behavior and distinctive laughing call
Examples
- The hyenas circled the wounded zebra.
- We could hear hyenas laughing in the distance.
- A pack of hyenas competed with lions for the carcass.
- Spotted hyenas are skilled hunters as well as scavengers.
- The documentary showed hyenas raising their cubs in underground dens.
- Hyenas have powerful jaws that can crush bones.