JACKAL


Meaning of JACKAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdʒækɔ:l ]

n. 1 any of various wild doglike mammals of the genus Canis, esp. C. aureus, found in Africa and S. Asia, usu. hunting or scavenging for food in packs. 2 colloq. a a person who does preliminary drudgery for another. b a person who assists another's immoral behaviour. [Turk. úakal f. Pers. sagal]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.