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hedgehog
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noun
  1. Small mammal characterized by its spiny back and by its habit of rolling itself into a ball when attacked.
  2. The nickname for a type of depth charge weapon that simultaneously fires a number of explosives into the water to create a pattern of underwater explosions intended to attack submerged enemies.
  3. (Australian English) A type of chocolate cake (or slice), somewhat similar to an American brownie.
Translations:
  • Dutch: egel
  • French: hérisson
  • German: Igel
  • Italian: riccio
  • Spanish: erizo
Etymology: From hedge + hog.

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