Erethizon

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐρεθίζειν (erethízein, to irritate), referring to the animal's barbed quills.

Proper noun

Erethizon n

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Erethizontidae – the common porcupine or North American porcupine.

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