hedgehog

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hedgehog

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hedgehog

any small nocturnal Old World mammal of the genus Erinaceus, such as E. europaeus, and related genera, having a protective covering of spines on the back: family Erinaceidae, order Insectivora (insectivores)

any other insectivore of the family Erinaceidae, such as the moon rat

any of various other spiny animals, esp the porcupine

hedgehog

1. relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

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2. small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines

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