Hoglet: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoglet

[ ˈhɒɡlət ]

Noun

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cute animal

A hoglet is a young hedgehog, typically born in the spring. They are small and spiky, with a snuffling nose and a curly tail. Hoglets are known for their timid nature and nocturnal habits.

Synonyms

baby hedgehog, hogling.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hoglet	This term can be used in general conversation or writing when referring to a young hedgehog in a specific and somewhat scientific or informal way. "Look at the little hoglet exploring the garden!"
baby hedgehog	Ideal for everyday or casual conversation, especially for people who may not be familiar with more specific terminology. Suitable for speaking to children or a general audience. "We found a baby hedgehog in our backyard yesterday "
hogling	This term is less common and might be used in creative writing or by enthusiasts wanting to add variety to their vocabulary when discussing young hedgehogs. "The hogling curled up into a tiny ball "

Word

Description / Examples

hoglet

This term can be used in general conversation or writing when referring to a young hedgehog in a specific and somewhat scientific or informal way.

"Look at the little hoglet exploring the garden!"

baby hedgehog

Ideal for everyday or casual conversation, especially for people who may not be familiar with more specific terminology. Suitable for speaking to children or a general audience.

"We found a baby hedgehog in our backyard yesterday
"

hogling

This term is less common and might be used in creative writing or by enthusiasts wanting to add variety to their vocabulary when discussing young hedgehogs.

"The hogling curled up into a tiny ball
"

Examples of usage

The hoglet curled into a ball when it sensed danger nearby.
Hoglets are often found in gardens searching for insects to eat.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoglet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 porquinho-da-índia

🇮🇳 छोटा साही (chota saahi)

🇩🇪 Igelbaby

🇮🇩 bayi landak

🇺🇦 їжаченя

🇵🇱 jeżyk

🇯🇵 ハリネズミの赤ちゃん (harinezumi no akachan)

🇫🇷 bébé hérisson

🇪🇸 erizo bebé

🇹🇷 kirpi yavrusu

🇰🇷 고슴도치 새끼 (goseumdochi saekki)

🇸🇦 صغير القنفذ (saghir alqanfadh)

🇨🇿 ježek mládě

🇸🇰 mláďa ježa

🇨🇳 小刺猬 (xiǎo cìwèi)

🇸🇮 mladič ježa

🇮🇸 broddgöltur

🇰🇿 кірпі баласы

🇬🇪 ზღარბის ბავშვი (zg'arbis bavshvi)

🇦🇿 kirpi balası

🇲🇽 erizo bebé

Etymology

The word 'hoglet' is a combination of 'hog', referring to a hedgehog, and the diminutive suffix '-let', indicating small size. Hedgehogs have been known as 'hedgehogs' since the 15th century, and the term 'hoglet' likely originated in the 20th century to specifically refer to baby hedgehogs.