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porcupine

/ˈpɔːrkjuːpaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does porcupine mean?

noun

A small to medium-sized rodent with a coat of sharp, barbed spines, found in forests and grasslands. Porcupines are generally solitary and nocturnal animals.

Example

"The porcupine wandered through the forest, its spines bristling as it searched for food."

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