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Definition of Jackal

1. Noun. Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair.

Definition of Jackal

1. n. Any one of several species of carnivorous animals inhabiting Africa and Asia, related to the dog and wolf. They are cowardly, nocturnal, and gregarious. They feed largely on carrion, and are noted for their piercing and dismal howling.

Definition of Jackal

1. Noun. Any of several wild canine species, native to the tropical Old World, smaller than a wolf. ¹

2. Noun. A person who performs menial/routine tasks, dogsbody ¹

3. Noun. (pejorative) A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator. ¹

4. Noun. (slang rare) A jack (the playing card.) ¹

5. Verb. To perform menial or routine tasks ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Jackal

1. a doglike mammal [n -S]

Medical Definition of Jackal

1. 1. Any one of several species of carnivorous animals inhabiting Africa and Asia, related to the dog and wolf. They are cowardly, nocturnal, and gregarious. They feed largely on carrion, and are noted for their piercing and dismal howling. The common species of Southern Asia (Canis aureus) is yellowish gray, varied with brown on the shoulders, haunches, and legs. The common African species (C. Anthus) is darker in colour. 2. One who does mean work for another's advantage, as jackals were once thought to kill game which lions appropriated. Origin: Pers. Shaghal: cf. OF. Jackal, F. Chacal; cf. Skr. Cogala. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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