urchins

Meanings

• common noun

  Small, spiky-skinned marine animals that live in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, often found in rocky intertidal zones.

  - "The urchins clung to the rocks in the shallow water."
  - "A diver collected several urchins for food."

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Variants

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urchin , urchins , sea urchin , sea urchins

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Etymology

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From Old English 'yrce' meaning 'hedgehog' or 'sea-hedgehog'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest urchin species can grow up to 80 cm (31 inches) in diameter.

2. Urchins have a unique digestive system that allows them to grind up rocks to extract calcium carbonate.

3. The spines on an urchin are not detachable, unlike those of a porcupine.

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1. Sea urchin roe: A delicacy in many cuisines, often served raw or lightly cooked. Also known as uni.

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Culture

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In Japanese cuisine, urchins are highly prized for their roe, which is used in sushi and sashimi.

How to Memorize "urchins"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round creature with a hard, spiky exterior and a soft, pink interior. Visualize it clinging to a rock in the ocean.

2. associate
   

   - Associate urchins with the ocean, rocky shores, and delicious sushi.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'urchins' by thinking of 'Under the Rocks, Clinging In'.

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