hedgehog
noun/ˈhɛdʒhɑɡ/
Frequency rank: #10,076 most common English word
Meaning
A small nocturnal mammal covered in short, sharp spines on its back.
Example sentence
The children squealed with delight when they spotted hedgehog curled up under the garden bush.
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