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jackal

/ˈdʒækəl/

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What does jackal mean?

noun

  1. Any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.
  2. A person who performs menial or routine tasks; a dogsbody.

verb

  1. To perform menial or routine tasks
More meanings (3)

noun

  1. (derogatory, figuratively) A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially, a base collaborator.
  2. (derogatory, figuratively) A player who steals the ball at the tackle.
  3. (rare, slang) A jack (the playing card).

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈdʒækəl/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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They are also capable of some inherited improvement, as we see in the domestic dog compared with the wolf or jackal.
Charles DarwinThe Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to SexProject Gutenberg ebook #2300
But at last a day came when the Lion was nearer still and the little mother Jackal was frightened about to death.
Sara Cone BryantStories to Tell to ChildrenProject Gutenberg ebook #473
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Once in a while the reversion to the jackal type is more complete, and the yaller dog has pricked and pointed ears.
Ernest Thompson SetonWild Animals I Have KnownProject Gutenberg ebook #3031
This is not the case with the dog and the wolf, or the dog and the jackal, all of which can interbreed.
Robert LeightonDogs and All about ThemProject Gutenberg ebook #10991
The lion took it with care and caution, made his selections from it, and his remarks upon it, and the jackal assisted both.
Charles DickensA Tale of Two CitiesProject Gutenberg ebook #98