Hedgehog: meaning, definitions and examples

Refers to the small mammal with spines on its back. Commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts to denote the animal.

• I saw a hedgehog in my garden last night
• The hedgehog curled up into a ball when it felt threatened

A colloquial or humorous term for a hedgehog, emphasizing its spiny nature. Not used in formal contexts.

• Look at that prickly pig scurrying across the yard! Kids love to call hedgehogs prickly pigs because of their funny appearance

Use it twice mistakenly.

• This is a repeated word in your input.

Refers to a line of closely spaced shrubs or trees, typically used to form a boundary or fence. Often used in discussions about gardening, agriculture, or countryside scenery.

• The birds nested in the thick hedgerow.
• Farmers often plant hedgerows to keep livestock in their fields.