hedgehog
Translation
hedgehog
Examples
A hedgehog curled up into a spiky ball.
A hedgehog curled up into a spiky ball.
Grammar Patterns
a/the hedgehog a small, spiny mammal We saw a hedgehog in the garden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Similar animals: porcupine
Etymology
From Old English 'haga' (hedge) and 'hog' (pig). It literally means 'hedge-pig'.
Memory Tips
Picture a small, pig-like animal ('hog') that you might find in a hedge.