jackal

Meanings

• noun

  A canid native to Africa and Asia, with a slender body, pointed ears, and a bushy tail. Jackals are omnivores and live in groups called packs.

  - "The jackal howled at the moon."
  - "Jackals are common in the savannas of Africa."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒækəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jackal
calm , psalm , palm

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Variants

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jackal , jackals

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Etymology

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The word 'jackal' comes from the Old English word 'geaccle' or 'geaxel', which means 'young fox'. However, the jackal is not a fox but a canid in the same family as wolves and foxes.

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Trivia

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1. Jackals are the largest members of the Canid family in Europe and Asia.

2. Jackals are able to jump up to 2 meters high.

3. Jackals communicate using a variety of vocalizations, including barks, howls, and screams.

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Related Concepts

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1. Canidae: The Canidae family includes wolves, foxes, and jackals, among other animals.

2. Omnivore: Jackals are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and animals.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the jackal is considered a trickster or a cunning creature. In ancient Egypt, the jackal was associated with the god Anubis, who was depicted as having the head of a jackal. In literature, the jackal has appeared in various works, such as Aesop's fables and Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book.

How to Memorize "jackal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a slender animal with pointed ears, a bushy tail, and a mischievous expression. Imagine it living in a savanna or a desert environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jackal' with the image of a trickster or a cunning creature. Think of the animal as a sly and clever survivor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym J-A-C-K-A-L to remember the word: Jackals Are Clever Killer Animals Living.

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