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Synonyms of hedgehog

12 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for hedgehog is furze-pig. Other synonyms of hedgehog are hedgepig. The opposite of hedgehog is fox.

Synonyms and similar words for hedgehog

nounA small mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, characterized by their spiny back and often by the...

nounMedicago intertexta, the pods of which are armed with short spines.

  • Calvary cloverA Mediterranean flowering plant of species Medicago intertexta.
  • Calvary medick
  • hedgehog medick

nounThe edible fungus Hydnum repandum.

Opposite of hedgehog

nounSomeone who has one big overarching personal philosophy or worldview.

  • foxSomeone who fuses many different influences and concepts in their philosophy or worldview.

Meaning of hedgehog

  1. noun A small mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked, native to Afro-Eurasia.
  2. noun Any of several spiny mammals, such as the porcupine, that are similar to the hedgehog.
  3. noun 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.

Full definition of hedgehog

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Questions about synonyms of hedgehog

What is another word for hedgehog?
Hedgehog has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as furze-pig and hedgepig.
What is the opposite of hedgehog?
The opposite of hedgehog is fox.
What does hedgehog mean?
Hedgehog means a small mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked, native to Afro-Eurasia.

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