hedgehog

hedge·hog

noun \ˈhej-ˌhȯg, -ˌhäg\

Definition of HEDGEHOG

1

a : any of a subfamily (Erinaceinae) of Eurasian and African nocturnal insectivores that have both hair and spines which they present outwardly by rolling themselves up when threatened b : any of several spiny mammals (as a porcupine)

2

a : a military defensive obstacle (as of barbed wire) b : a well-fortified military stronghold

Illustration of HEDGEHOG

First Known Use of HEDGEHOG

15th century

Rhymes with HEDGEHOG

agog, backlog, befog, bullfrog, defog, eclogue, eggnog, footslog, gas log, groundhog, gulag, ice fog, leapfrog, photog, prologue, putlog, quahog, road hog, sandhog, stalag, tree frog, unclog, warthog, Weblog, whole hog, wood frog, Yule log