|
Definition of Laughing hyena
1. Noun. African hyena noted for its distinctive howl.
Exact synonyms: Crocuta Crocuta, Spotted Hyena
Generic synonyms: Hyaena, Hyena
Group relationships: Crocuta, Genus Crocuta
Generic synonyms: Hyaena, Hyena
Group relationships: Crocuta, Genus Crocuta
Definition of Laughing hyena
1. Noun. (informal) The spotted hyena (''Crocuta crocuta''); so called because of the resemblance of its call to laughter. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com