Definitions:

1. A medium-sized carnivorous mammal belonging to the Canidae family, which also includes dogs, wolves, and foxes. NOUN
   • The jackal's fur was a tawny color, providing it with excellent camouflage in the African savanna.
2. A wild animal like a dog that lives in Africa and southern Asia, and eats animals that have died or been killed by others. NOUN
   • The jackal's distinctive call echoed through the night air, sending shivers down the spines of nearby villagers.
3. An Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog. NOUN
   • After the sun went down, the jackals ran around the town looking for scraps to eat.
4. Refers to someone who does mean work for another's advantage. NOUN
   • They were like jackals, tearing away at a colleagues's reputation out of partisan allegiance.

Synonyms:

• brush wolf
• deceiver
• minion
• prairie wolf