n. [ Pers. shaghāl: cf. OF. jackal, F. chacal; cf. Skr. ç&rsdot_;gāla. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The common species of Southern Asia (Canis aureus) is yellowish gray, varied with brown on the shoulders, haunches, and legs. The common African species (Canis anthus) is darker in color. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ For Jack o' (= of) apes; prop., a man who exhibits apes. ]
A young upstart jackanapes. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To be a jackaroo; to pass one's time as a jackaroo. [ Colloq., Australia ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ 2d jack + ass. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Jackass bark (Naut.),
Jackass deer (Zool.),
Jackass hare,
Jackass rabbit
Jackass penguin (Zool.),
Laughing jackass. (Zool.)