hedgehog
nounmasculine/oˈɾiku/medium
ou·ri·co
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'.