porcupine

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.2.3 See also

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

Literally spiny-pig, from Latin porcus (“‘pig’”), + spinus (“‘spine’”).

[edit] Noun

porcupine (plural porcupines)

1. A large rodent with long quills that stand straight up when it is attacked or surprised.

[edit] Related terms

• hystricine
• porcine
• porcus

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• echidna
• hedgehog
• spiny anteater