porcupine

Meanings

• noun

  A mammal with quills for protection; covered in sharp, detachable quills.

  - "The porcupine rolled up into a ball, making itself appear larger."
  - "Despite its intimidating appearance, the porcupine is a slow and timid animal."

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Synonyms

porky , spine pig

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with porcupine
porcupine , wine , dine , shine , mime

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Variants

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porcupine , porcupines , Porcupine , porcupine fish , porcupine fishes

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Etymology

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From Old French porcupin, from porc 'pig' + quille 'quill'.

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Trivia

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1. Porcupines are the second largest rodent in the world.

2. The porcupine's quills can detach and remain embedded in the attacker's flesh for several days.

3. There are 20 known species of porcupines.

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Related Concepts

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1. quill: A hollow, tubular structure found in the bodies of certain birds and some porcupines, used to write or paint.

2. quill pig: Another name for the porcupine.

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Culture

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The porcupine has been used in various cultures for food, clothing, and even as a weapon. In Native American folklore, the porcupine is sometimes seen as a trickster or a symbol of protection.

How to Memorize "porcupine"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a porcupine rolling up into a ball, its quills sticking out. Imagine the color and texture of its body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the porcupine with the word 'prickly' due to its quills.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'porcupines have a pork body and quill pens'.

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