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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.
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