porc-épic

Definitions of porc-épic
  1. noun
    relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
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    type of:
    rongeur
    relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
  2. noun
    any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
    synonyms: lemming
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    type of:
    euthérien, mammifère euthérien, mammifère placentère
    mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials
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