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Whirlpool vs Hyena - What's the difference?

whirlpool | hyena |

As nouns the difference between whirlpool and hyena

is that whirlpool is jacuzzi, hot tub while hyena is hyena.

whirlpool

Noun

(en noun)
  • A swirling body of water.
  • A whirlpool is an instance of a vortex produced by ocean tides, or by a hole underneath where the water would drain out, such as in a bathtub.
  • Turmoil, or agitated excitement.
  • Derived terms

    * whirlpool galaxy

    hyena

    English

    (wikipedia hyena)

    Alternative forms

    * (l) * (dated)

    Noun

  • Large, canine?resembling carnivore belonging to the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia, often notable for the sound similar to laughter which it can make if excited.
  • Derived terms

    * brown hyena * spotted hyena * striped hyena