hedgehog

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Scientific names 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Derived terms 1.3.4 Translations 1.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From hedge + hog.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhɛʤhɒg/

[edit] Noun

hedgehog (plural hedgehogs)

1. Small mammal characterized by its spiny back and by its habit of rolling itself into a ball when attacked.
2. A type of moveable military barricade made from crossed logs or steel bars, laced with barbed wire, used to damage or impede tanks and vehicles; Czech hedgehog.
3. The nickname for a type of depth charge weapon that simultaneously fires a number of explosives into the water to create a pattern of underwater explosions intended to attack submerged enemies.
4. (Australian) A type of chocolate cake (or slice), somewhat similar to an American brownie.

[edit] Scientific names

• Erinaceus europaeus, family Erinaceidae

[edit] Synonyms

• urchin (archaic)
• furze-pig (West Country)

[edit] Derived terms

• Czech hedgehog
• hedgehog signalling pathway
• sonic hedgehog

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• echidna
• porcupine
• erinaceous