Definition of hedgehog Hedgehog

/hɛˈʤhɑˌg/ - [hejhag] - hedge•hog

We found 14 definitions of hedgehog from 7 different sources.

What does hedgehog mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: hedgehogs
hedgehog - small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines
		Erinaceus europaeus, Erinaceus europeaeus
		insectivore any organism that feeds mainly on insects
		erinaceus, genus erinaceus type genus of the family Erinaceidae: hedgehogs
hedgehog - relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
		porcupine
		gnawer, rodent relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
		quill a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog
		old world porcupine terrestrial porcupine

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Wiktionary

hedgehog (Noun)
Small mammal, of the subfamily Erinaceinae, characterized by its spiny back and by its habit of rolling itself into a ball when attacked.
hedgehog (Noun)
A type of moveable military barricade made from crossed logs or steel bars, laced with barbed wire , used to damage or impede tanks and vehicles; Czech hedgehog .
hedgehog (Noun)
The nickname for a spigot mortar-type of depth charge weapon from World War II that simultaneously fires a number of explosives into the water to create a pattern of underwater explosions intended to attack submerged submarines.
hedgehog (Noun)
A type of chocolate cake or slice, somewhat similar to an American brownie.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

hedgehog (n.)
A small European insectivore (Erinaceus Europaeus), and other allied species of Asia and Africa, having the hair on the upper part of its body mixed with prickles or spines. It is able to roll itself into a ball so as to present the spines outwardly in every direction. It is nocturnal in its habits, feeding chiefly upon insects.
hedgehog (n.)
The Canadian porcupine.
hedgehog (n.)
A species of Medicago (M. intertexta), the pods of which are armed with short spines; -- popularly so called.
hedgehog (n.)
A form of dredging machine.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

hedgehog
Small mammal characterized by its spiny back and by its habit of rolling itself into a ball when attacked.

Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡

hedgehog
One who hogs the fences. A Bill-Poster.

Wikipedia

A hedgehog is a small mammal. It has spines on its back. There are hedgehogs in Europe, Asia, Africa, and New Zealand. When attacked or threatened, it curls into a ball. Hedgehogs eat insects, snails, frogs and toads, snakes, bird eggs, carrion, mushrooms, berries, melons and watermelons. Sometimes, hedgehogs will forage for earthworms, after rainstorms.

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hedgehog, noun, singular of hedgehogs.

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