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hyaena

/haɪˈiːnə/ /haɪˈenə/

Meanings
noun
Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.

Examples :

"We heard the eerie laughter of a hyaena in the distance during our African safari. "
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performs verb

/pərˈfɔrmz/ /pəˈfɔrmz/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

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widowed verb

/ˈwɪdoʊd/ /ˈwɪdəʊd/

To make a widow or widower of someone; to cause the death of the spouse of.

"The tragic accident widowed Mary's husband, leaving her with three young children. "

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laughter noun

/ˈlɑːftə/ /ˈlæftɚ/

The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.

"Their loud laughter betrayed their presence."

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subfamily noun

/ˈsʌbˌfæmɪli/ /ˈsʌbˌfæməli/

A taxonomic category ranking between a family and a genus; formerly called a tribe

"In biology class, we learned that dogs (Canidae family) are further classified into different groups, like the subfamily Caninae, which includes wolves, foxes, and jackals. "

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carnivores noun

/ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːrz/ /ˈkɑːrnɪvɔrz/

An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.

"As juveniles the crocodiles are frequently predated by larger carnivores."

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medium noun

/ˈmiːdɪəm/

(plural media or mediums) The chemistry of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent.

"The medium for the experiment was a special liquid solvent. "

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recently adverb

/ˈɹiːsəntli/

In the recent past

"a recently published book"

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distance noun

/ˈdɪs.təns/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

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ritualized verb

/ˈrɪt͡ʃuəlaɪzd/ /ˈrɪt͡ʃəlaɪzd/

To make into a ritual.

"The company ritualized the weekly staff meeting by always starting with a round of silly icebreakers, even when there was serious work to discuss. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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genera noun

/ˈdʒɛnəɹə/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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excited verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

To stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."