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jackal in Malay

jakal

/ˈd͡ʒækəl/

jackal in Malay: jakal. In English, jackal means any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.

Malay words for jackal

wild canine
jakal

English meaning of jackal

  1. noun Any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.
  2. noun A person who performs menial or routine tasks; a dogsbody.
  3. noun A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially, a base collaborator.
  4. noun A player who steals the ball at the tackle.

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Questions about jackal in Malay

What is the meaning of jackal in Malay?
Jackal in Malay is jakal.
Apakah maksud jackal dalam bahasa Melayu?
Jackal: jakal.
What does jackal mean in English?
Jackal means any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.

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