jackal — A wild dog-like animal that hunts in packs and feeds on carrion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A wild dog-like animal that hunts in packs and feeds on carrion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒækəl/
Korean meaning: 무리를 지어 사냥하고 시체를 먹는 개과 동물, 자칼
Korean pronunciation: 잭-얼 (강세: 잭)
Example Sentences
- My roommate is such a jackal - he always finishes the leftovers I was saving!
- The documentary showed jackals working together to hunt larger prey.
- Don't trust him - he's a political jackal who only cares about his own benefit.
jackal
NOUN//ˈdʒækəl//
A wild dog-like animal that hunts in packs and feeds on carrion
Pack hunting wild dog scavenger
The fiscal rascal jackal!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
터키어 'çakal'에서 유래되어 프랑스어 'chacal'을 거쳐 영어로 들어온 단어입니다. 중동과 아프리카 지역에서 이 동물을 부르던 이름이 유럽으로 전해진 것이죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate is such a jackal - he always finishes the leftovers I was saving!”
“The documentary showed jackals working together to hunt larger prey.”
“Don't trust him - he's a political jackal who only cares about his own benefit.”
“The jackals waited patiently for the lions to finish their meal.”
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