Hoglet: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoglet

 

[ ˈhɒɡlət ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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

Word origin

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.

See also: hog.