What does "laughing hyena" mean?

The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta); so called because of the resemblance of its call to human laughter.

What is a synonym for "laughing hyena"?

Common synonyms include: crocuta crocuta, spotted hyena.

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Noun

1
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta); so called because of the resemblance of its call to human laughter. informal
2
African hyena noted for its distinctive howl wordnet