Villainous animal in "The Lion King" Crossword Clue

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Villainous animal in "The Lion King" 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

VILLAINOUS (adjective)
1. extremely wicked
ANIMAL (adjective)
1. marked by the appetites and passions of the body
ANIMAL (noun)
1. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

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