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hedgehog

nounmasculine/oˈɾiku/medium

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Definition

A small nocturnal insectivorous mammal of the genus Erinaceus, with a spiny back.
A hedgehog was foraging in the garden at dusk.
The hedgehog rolls into a ball when threatened.
Common collocations
European hedgehoghedgehog spineshedgehog habitatroll up like a hedgehog

Etymology

Do latim 'ericius'.

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