/ˈriːhaɪˌniːə/ (REE-hy-NEE-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A legendary creature said to be the result of a person being transformed into a hyena, often associated with African folklore.

“The ancient myth spoke of a witch who was transformed into a werehyena during a full moon.”

2. proper noun

A specific werehyena in mythology or fiction, often used as a character name or title.

“The werehyena, Azizi, was a central figure in the African legend.”