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Rarejackal
The correct spelling is jackal.
How to pronounce jackal
/ˈdʒækəl/
nounIPA: /ˈdʒækəl/
Say it like: Jak-al
The correct spelling is jackal. Any of certain wild canids of the genus Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.Any of certain wild canids of the genus Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.
- 2.A person who performs menial/routine tasks, a dogsbody.
- 3.A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.
- 4.A jack (the playing card).
verb
- 1.To perform menial or routine tasks
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