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hedgehog

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Main Entry:
hedge·hog 
          Listen to the pronunciation of hedgehog
Pronunciation:
\ˈhej-ˌhȯg, -ˌhäg\
Function:
noun
Date:
15th century
1 a: any of a subfamily (Erinaceinae) of Eurasian and African nocturnal insectivores that have both hair and spines which they present outwardly by rolling themselves up when threatened b: any of several spiny mammals (as a porcupine)2 a: a military defensive obstacle (as of barbed wire) b: a well-fortified military stronghold


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