urchin

Meanings

• noun

  A small, spiky-covered marine creature that attaches itself to rocks and feeds on algae.

  - "The urchin clung tightly to the rock."
  - "Swimmers must be careful not to step on urchins."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɝtʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with urchin
curtain , urn , turn

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Variants

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urchin , urchins , sea urchin , sea urchins

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Etymology

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Derived from Old English 'yrce', meaning 'sea-urchin'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest sea urchin, the sand dollar, can grow up to 20 inches in diameter.

2. The spines of an urchin are covered in tiny, microscopic hairs called cilia, which help the urchin move.

3. The roe of a sea urchin is considered a delicacy in Japanese cuisine and is known as 'uni'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sea urchin: A type of edible urchin, valued for its roe or uni, which is considered a delicacy in many cuisines.

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Culture

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In folklore, the urchin is sometimes considered a symbol of the sea and its mysteries. It has appeared in literature, such as in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield', and in art, particularly in Impressionist paintings.

How to Memorize "urchin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, spiky creature attached to a rock in the ocean.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'urchin' with the sea and marine life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'urchin' as 'Underwater Rock Covered In Needles'.

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