hedgehog
Translation
hedgehog
Examples
A hedgehog rolled into a spiky ball.
A hedgehog rolled into a spiky ball.
Grammar Patterns
((a hedgehog)) a small spiny mammal We saw a hedgehog in our garden last night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Similar animals: porcupine
Etymology
From 'hedge' + 'hog' (an old word for pig), because it lives in hedges and has a pig-like snout.
Memory Tips
Picture a small 'hog' (pig) rooting around in a 'hedge'.