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jackal

jack·al
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jak-uh l, -awl]
    • /ˈdʒæk əl, -ɔl/
    • /ˈdʒæk.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jak-uh l, -awl]
    • /ˈdʒæk əl, -ɔl/

Definitions of jackal word

  • noun jackal any of several nocturnal wild dogs of the genus Canis, especially C. aureus, of Asia and Africa, that scavenge or hunt in packs. 1
  • noun jackal a person who performs dishonest or base deeds as the follower or accomplice of another. 1
  • noun jackal a person who performs menial or degrading tasks for another. 1
  • noun jackal A slender, long- legged wild dog that feeds on carrion, game, and fruit and often hunts cooperatively, found in Africa and southern Asia. 1
  • noun jackal wild dog-like animal 1
  • noun jackal person: accomplice 1

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Origin of jackal

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < alteration, by association with Jack, of Persian shag(h)āl; cognate with Sanskrit śṛgāla

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Parts of speech for Jackal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

jackal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

jackal usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for jackal

noun jackal

  • accessory — Accessories are items of equipment that are not usually essential, but which can be used with or added to something else in order to make it more efficient, useful, or decorative.
  • medium — a middle state or condition; mean.
  • accomplice — Someone's accomplice is a person who helps them to commit a crime.
  • agent — A chemical that has a particular effect or is used for a particular purpose can be referred to as a particular kind of agent.
  • auxiliary — An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces.

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