Jackal word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "jackal" word

[noun] Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair

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\Jack"al`\, n. [Pers. shagh[=a]l: cf. OF. jackal, F. chacal; cf. Skr. [,c][.r]g[=a]la.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of carnivorous animals inhabiting Africa and Asia, related to the dog and wolf. They are cowardly, nocturnal, and gregarious. They feed largely on carrion, and are noted for their piercing and dismal howling. Note: The common species of Southern Asia ({Canis aureus}) is yellowish gray, varied with brown on the shoulders, haunches, and legs. The common African species ({C. anthus}) is darker in color. 2. One who does mean work for another's advantage, as jackals were once thought to kill game which lions appropriated. [Colloq.] --Ld. Lytton.

Synonyms for jackal

Canis aureus

See also: canid | canine | Canis | genus Canis |

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The fun area, different aproach to word »jackal«

Let's analyse "jackal" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: LAKCAJ. Average typing speed for these characters is 1725 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--- .- -.-. -.- .- .-..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: jackal: 1 + 1 = 2, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: jackal: 1 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 11, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
J (1)	10	Wheel of Fortune	Optimist, Opportunist, Enterpreneur
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive

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