word
Jackal
JA-kuhl
/ˈdʒækʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jackal
Dictionary meaning
An Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog.
Examples
- After the sun went down, the jackals ran around the town looking for scraps to eat.
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