hedgehog

Definitions


[ˈhɛdʒ(h)ɒɡ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small nocturnal Old World mammal with a spiny coat and short legs, able to roll itself into a ball for defence


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Origin:
late Middle English: from hedge (from its habitat) + hog (from its piglike snout)




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