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porcupine
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈpoɾku ʃˈpiɲu/por·co-es·pi·nho
Definition
1A rodent mammal (family Hystricidae or Erethizontidae) whose back is covered with long, sharp spines used for defense.
Usage examples
“The porcupine uses its quills to deter predators.”
“We saw a porcupine climbing a tree.”
Common combinations
porcupine quillsNorth American porcupinecrested porcupine