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jack•al



Pronunciation: ( jak'ul, -ôl), [key]
—n.
1. any of several nocturnal wild dogs of the genus Canis, esp. C. aureus, of Asia and Africa, that scavenge or hunt in packs.
2. a person who performs dishonest or base deeds as the follower or accomplice of another.
3. a person who performs menial or degrading tasks for another.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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