hedgehog

Meanings

• noun

  A small, spiky, rolled-up mammal.

  - "The hedgehog rolled up into a ball when it felt threatened."
  - "My child loves to watch hedgehogs in their natural habitat."
  - "Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Erinaceus europaeus , furze-pig , fuzz-pig , hedgepig , hedgy-boar , prickly-pig , urchin , sweet tooth , wood hedgehog

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hedgehog
log , frog , hog

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Variants

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hedgehog , hedgehogs

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Etymology

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The word 'hedgehog' comes from the Old English word 'higgehogga', which means 'hog with hedges' or 'hog with prickly crest'.

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Trivia

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1. Hedgehogs have over 5,000 spines on their back.

2. Hedgehogs are the only mammals that can roll into a ball for defense.

3. Hedgehogs are omnivores and eat a variety of foods, including insects, fruits, and vegetables.

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Related Concepts

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1. porcupine: Both hedgehogs and porcupines are spiky mammals, but hedgehogs roll up into a ball for defense, while porcupines shoot quills.

2. quill: Although hedgehogs do not shoot quills like porcupines, the term 'quill' can be used metaphorically to describe the spines on a hedgehog's back.

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Culture

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Hedgehogs have been used in literature and art throughout history. In Greek mythology, the god Dionysus was said to transform his enemies into hedgehogs. In modern times, hedgehogs have been popularized by children's books and cartoons.

How to Memorize "hedgehog"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, spiky ball rolling up into a tight ball for protection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hedgehog' with the image of a small, spiky ball.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hedgehogs have prickly backs' to remember the spiky nature of hedgehogs.

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