laughing hyena en · NOUN
Meanings
- (informal) The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta); so called because of the resemblance of its call to human laughter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| laughing hyæna | alternative, dated | lexicographic | |
| laughing hyenas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| laughing hyaena | alternative, dated | lexicographic |