"jackal" Definition

Definitions for the word "jackal" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
Any one of several species of carnivorous animals inhabiting Africa and Asia, related to the dog and wolf. They are cowardly, nocturnal, and gregarious. They feed largely on carrion, and are noted for their piercing and dismal howling.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
One who does mean work for another's advantage, as jackals were once thought to kill game which lions appropriated.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
1 african or asian wild animal of the dog family, scavenging in packs for food. 2 colloq. Menial. [persian]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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