porcupines

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A form of porcupine — Any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), both from the infraorder Hystricognathi, noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of porcupine

Synonyms & antonyms

nounmeat patties rolled in rice and simmered in a tomato sauce

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porcupine ball
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meatball

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APA

porcupines. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/porcupines

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“porcupines.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/porcupines. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “porcupines,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/porcupines.

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