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hedgehog

UK/'hedʒhɒg/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A small mammal with a spiny back that rolls into a ball when threatened

刺猬

Root Breakdown

Native English
hedgeother
+
hogother
=hedgehog

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The hedgehog curled into a tight ball when threatened.

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