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hedgehog

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɛdʒˌhɑɡ/ · UK /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

hedgehog means: A small animal with sharp points on its back that eats insects and curls into a ball for protection.

noun

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A small animal with sharp points on its back that eats insects and curls into a ball for protection.

  • A hedgehog crossed the garden.
  • Hedgehogs often look for food at night.
  • The frightened hedgehog curled into a ball.

Similar words: urchin, furze-pig, fuzz-pig, hedgepig

Common phrases: baby hedgehog, wild hedgehog, hedgehog spines

Questions about hedgehog

What does hedgehog mean?

A small animal with sharp points on its back that eats insects and curls into a ball for protection.

What is hedgehog in other languages?

Türkçe: kirpi · Español: erizo · Français: hérisson · Deutsch: Igel · Italiano: riccio · 日本語: ハリネズミ

How do you pronounce hedgehog?

In American English /ˈhɛdʒˌhɑɡ/; in British English /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/.

How do you use hedgehog in a sentence?

A hedgehog crossed the garden. Hedgehogs often look for food at night.

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