NOUN: "any of several large strong nocturnal carnivorous Old World mammals (family Hyaenidae) that usually feed as scavengers" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "any of several large strong nocturnal carnivorous Old World mammals (family Hyaenidae) that usually feed as scavengers" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CARNIVOROUS (adjective)
1. (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals
NOCTURNAL (adjective)
1. belonging to or active during the night

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