hyena in Malay
dubuk
/haɪˈiːnə/
hyena in Malay: dubuk, hiena. In English, hyena means any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
Malay words for hyena
- mammal
- dubuk, hiena
English meaning of hyena
- noun Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
- noun A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.
Synonyms of hyena
hyena in other languages
Questions about hyena in Malay
- What is the meaning of hyena in Malay?
- Hyena in Malay is dubuk, hiena.
- Apakah maksud hyena dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Hyena: dubuk, hiena.
- What does hyena mean in English?
- Hyena means any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
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