Jackal: meaning, definitions and examples

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jackal

 

[ หˆdส’รฆkl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

A jackal is a small to medium-sized omnivorous mammal belonging to the Canidae family, closely related to dogs and wolves. Known for its cunning behavior, the jackal is often found in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. There are several species of jackals, including the golden jackal, side-striped jackal, and black-backed jackal.

Synonyms

coyote, fox, wolf

Examples of usage

  • The jackal scavenged for food in the desert.
  • We heard the distant howls of jackals at night.
  • The black-backed jackal is known for its distinctive markings.

Translations

Translations of the word "jackal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chacal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ€เคฆเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schakal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serigala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐะบะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szakal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒƒใ‚ซใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chacal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chacal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงakal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์นผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจู† ุขูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกakal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกakal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑบ็‹ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกakal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jakal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะปะฑะฐั€ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸakal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chacal

Word origin

The word 'jackal' comes from the Latin 'jackal' and is derived from the Arabic word 'shaqqฤl,' meaning 'to howl.' The term has been used in English since the 14th century. Jackals have been part of human culture and mythology for centuries, often depicted as scavengers and tricksters in various folkloric contexts. Historically, they were associated with both hunting and survival in many cultures, particularly in Africa and Asia where these animals thrive. Given their adaptability, jackals have earned a reputation as elusive creatures capable of thriving in diverse habitats.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,448, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.