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Examples of laughing hyena in a Sentence
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The story takes place at a watering hole where lots of jungle animals have congregated, including a laughing hyena.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2023
The laughing hyenas made a big impression on preschool me.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1790, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of laughing hyena was
circa 1790
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“Laughing hyena.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laughing%20hyena. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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