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porcupine Definition and Meaning in English (porcupine definition)

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Porcupine definition: A large rodent with a coat of stiff, sharp quills that are used for defense against predators.

Definitions of Porcupine

  1. 1noun

    A large rodent with a coat of stiff, sharp quills that are used for defense against predators.

Example Sentences

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“The porcupine raised its quills when it felt threatened by the approaching dog.”

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pluralporcupines
adjectiveporcupine-like

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Porcupine definition: A large rodent with a coat of stiff, sharp quills that are used for defense against predators.
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