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jackal

jack·al

jackal

 
pronunciation:
jae kl
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part of speech: noun
definition: a mammal that is closely related to wolves and dogs. Jackals eat the remains of dead animals and hunt for small or weak animals. Several kinds of jackals are found in Asia and Africa.
 
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