laughing hyena
Britishnoun
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Their peculiarly weird moans came in chorus; and every once in a while arose the shrill, prolonged titter that has earned them the name of "laughing hyena."
From The Leopard Woman by Stewart Edward White
Again that sound from Devey's corner which Hasluck had described as "a laughing hyena with the toothache"; and again all eyes went to Devey.
From The Hero of Garside School by James Harwood Panting
But one great difficulty, we imagine, will be to persuade the laughing hyena and certain other rowdy animals not to take part in the performances.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, May 20, 1914 by Sir Owen Seaman
The laughing hyena had to be carried into the Ark and put to bed for fear she would laugh herself to death.
From The Cruise of the Noah's Ark by David Cory
"Remember the laughing hyena?" demanded the owner, angrily.
From Best Short Stories by Thomas L. Masson
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