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màkundunnu

[mã̀.kũ̄.dũ̄.nũ̄]

noun

LanguageNupe (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. hyena
  2. spotted hyena
  3. A large wild animal known for its distinctive cry, often associated with scavenging.
Examples

Màkundunnu gá è fín nuwan, eshìgi à de?

While the hyena is drinking water will the dog get any?

Pronunciationmã̀.kũ̄.dũ̄.nũ̄

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteSpecifically refers to the spotted hyena.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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