What it means
- (noun) Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
- (noun) (Sub-Saharan Africa) A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.
Letter analysis
- Hyaena contains 6 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
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Common questions
What does Hyaena mean?
Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
How many letters are in Hyaena?
Hyaena has 6 letters.
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