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Hedgehog

Verb / ˈheˌdʒhɑ:g / Another word for hedgehog — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, spiny mammal with short legs, found in Europe, Asia, and Africa

Synonyms & similar words

erinaceuseuropaeus porcupine erinaceuseuropeaeus urchin porcupine

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Literary

prickleback spiny creature

Common collocations

  • small hedgehog
  • young hedgehog
  • hedgehog spines
  • hedgehog nest
  • hedgehog rescue
  • garden hedgehog
  • wild hedgehog

Word family

noun hedgehog

Usage note

Hedgehog is a specific term for a small, spiny mammal. There are no direct antonyms or widely accepted formal synonyms. The term is generally used in a neutral, descriptive context.

Example sentences

  1. The hedgehog curled into a tight ball when it saw me.
  2. Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals.
  3. The hedgehog's spines protect it from predators.
  4. I wish I could pet a hedgehog, but I don't want to hurt it.
  5. Hedgehogs eat insects and small animals.

Quotes

  • "I'm a hedgehog. I'm not meant to be doing this." - Sonic the Hedgehog
  • "We can't always choose the music life plays for us, but we can choose how we dance to it." - Hedgehog Wisdom
  • "There is no fun in doing nothing when you have nothing to do." - Humphrey the Hedgehog

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