Hyena

5 lettersnoun

Updated February 2026

Definition

a carnivorous mammal of Africa and Asia

“The hyena's laugh echoed across the savannah at night.”

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"Hyena" contains 5 unique letters. It includes common vowels which helps with elimination.

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