Jackal: meaning, definitions and examples
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jackal
[ หdสรฆkl ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น chacal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฆเคกเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Schakal
๐ฎ๐ฉ serigala
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบะฐะป
๐ต๐ฑ szakal
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใใซใซ
๐ซ๐ท chacal
๐ช๐ธ chacal
๐น๐ท รงakal
๐ฐ๐ท ์์นผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุจู ุขูู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกakal
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกakal
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑบ็ผ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกakal
๐ฎ๐ธ jakal
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพะปะฑะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลakal
๐ฒ๐ฝ chacal
Etymology
The word 'jackal' comes from the Latin 'jackal' and is derived from the Arabic word 'shaqqฤl,' 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.
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- 26445 neglectful
- 26446 alphanumeric
- 26447 nemesis
- 26448 jackal
- 26449 mage
- 26450 comport
- 26451 quicksand
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