hedgehogs - Master This Word
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hedgehogs Word Meanings
- a small spiny mammal that rolls into a ball when threatened
- a type of small animal known for its sharp spines
- a term used figuratively to describe someone who is cautious
hedgehogs Example Sentences
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hedgehogs Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈhɛdʒhɒg/
US
/ˈhɛdʒhɔg/
hedgehogs Word Etymology
The word 'hedgehog' comes from 'hedge' + 'hog'. The 'hedge' refers to their natural habitat, and 'hog' comes from their pig-like features. Imagine a small animal hiding in the hedges, curling up into a prickly ball when a predator approaches.
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