a nocturnal insectivorous Old World mammal with a spiny coat and short legs, able to roll itself into a ball for defence
刺猬。
any other animal covered with spines, especially (
全身长刺的动物(尤指北美的豪猪)。
used in names of plants or fruits resembling a hedgehog in having spines or prickles, e.g.
[用 于有似刺猬尖刺的植物或果实名称中,如hedgehog cactus, hedgehog holly等] 。
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