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porcupine    音标拼音: [p'ɔrkjəp,ɑɪn]
n. 豪猪

豪猪

porcupine
n 1: relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles
mingled with the fur [synonym: {porcupine}, {hedgehog}]

Porcupine \Por"cu*pine\, n. [OE. porkepyn, porpentine, OF.
porc-espi, F. porc-['e]pic (cf. It. porco spino, porco
spinoso, Sp. puerco espino, puerco espin, fr. L. porcus swine
spina thorn, spine). The last part of the French word is
perhaps a corruption from the It. or Sp.; cf. F. ['e]pi ear,
a spike of grain, L. spica. See {Pork}, {Spike} a large nail,
{Spine}.]
1. (Zool.) Any Old Word rodent of the genus {Hystrix}, having
the back covered with long, sharp, erectile spines or
quills, sometimes a foot long. The common species of
Europe and Asia ({Hystrix cristata}) is the best known.
[1913 Webster]

2. (Zool.) Any species of {Erethizon} and related genera,
native of America. They are related to the true
porcupines, but have shorter spines, and are arboreal in
their habits. The Canada porcupine ({Erethizon dorsatus})
is a well known species.
[1913 Webster]

{Porcupine ant-eater} (Zool.), the echidna.

{Porcupine crab} (Zool.), a large spiny Japanese crab
({Acantholithodes hystrix}).

{Porcupine disease} (Med.). See {Ichthyosis}.

{Porcupine fish} (Zool.), any plectognath fish having the
body covered with spines which become erect when the body
is inflated. See {Diodon}, and {Globefish}.

{Porcupine grass} (Bot.), a grass ({Stipa spartea}) with
grains bearing a stout twisted awn, which, by coiling and
uncoiling through changes in moisture, propels the
sharp-pointed and barbellate grain into the wool and flesh
of sheep. It is found from Illinois westward. See
Illustration in Appendix.

{Porcupine wood} (Bot.), the hard outer wood of the cocoa
palm; -- so called because, when cut horizontally, the
markings of the wood resemble the quills of a porcupine.
[1913 Webster]

29 Moby Thesaurus words for "porcupine":
Cape polecat, ape, bar, bear, cavy, chimp, chimpanzee, coon,
ferret, foumart, glutton, groundhog, guinea pig, hedgehog, monk,
monkey, mousehound, opossum, polecat, possum, prairie dog,
quill pig, raccoon, skunk, weasel, whistle-pig, wolverine,
woodchuck, zoril


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  • Porcupine - Wikipedia
    The word "porcupine" comes from the Latin porcus 'pig' + spina 'spine, quill', from Old Italian porcospino, 'thorn-pig' [1][2] A regional American name for the animal is "quill-pig" [3] A baby porcupine is known as a porcupette [4] When born, a porcupette's quills are soft hair; they harden within a few days, forming the sharp quills of
  • Porcupine | Size, Diet, Facts | Britannica
    Porcupine, any of several species of large, herbivorous, quill-bearing rodents active from early evening to dawn All have short stocky legs, but their tails range from short to long, some being prehensile The quills take various forms depending on the species, but all are modified hairs embedded in the skin
  • North American porcupine - Smithsonians National Zoo
    North American porcupine Erethizon dorsatum Porcupines are native to the forests of North America and instantly recognizable by their coats of nearly 30,000 quills While these hollow quills can't be shot, they are loosely attached and will dislodge in the skin of predators
  • Porcupine - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner
    Porcupine Description Porcupines vary in size considerably depending on species, however, they generally measure 60 – 90 centimetres (25 – 36 inches) in length (excluding tail which measures 20 – 25 centimetres (8 – 10 inches)) and weigh between 5 – 16 kilograms (12 – 35 pounds) The smallest porcupine is the Rothschilds Porcupine from South America which weighs only 1 kilogram (2
  • North American Porcupine - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures . . . - Animalia
    Basic facts about North American Porcupine: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status
  • Porcupine - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
    The porcupine, a creature synonymous with its formidable coat of quills, is far more than just a prickly enigma These fascinating rodents, found across diverse landscapes from dense forests to arid deserts, embody a remarkable story of adaptation, survival, and ecological significance Often misunderstood, the porcupine holds a unique place in the animal kingdom, captivating scientists and
  • Fast Facts: Porcupines - U. S. National Park Service
    Article Fast Facts: Porcupines ∙ Basics: The American porcupine is a large rodent with sharp quills Their fur is brownish-yellow to black Their quills are usually white or yellow ∙ Stats: The average weight of an adult porcupine is 20-25 pounds The average length of an adult porcupine is 2-3 feet long
  • 12 Prickly Porcupine Facts - Fact Animal
    Porcupine Profile Porcupines are rodents with an interesting way to protect themselves from predators They wear a coat of sharp quills all over their body
  • North American Porcupine - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
    General information about North American Porcupine in Alaska such as description, life history, range, habitat and more
  • Porcupines | National Geographic
    Can porcupines shoot their quills at predators? Get the pointed truth, plus other fascinating facts about these prickly rodents





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