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por·cu·pine

porcupine

 
pronunciation:
pork y paIn
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part of speech: noun
definition: A porcupine is a mammal that has long needles that grow in its fur. These needles are called quills. They are sharp, and the porcupine uses them to protect itself from other animals.
Porcupines have cute faces, but I wouldn't try to pet one!
 
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  mammal, rodent