hedgehog
noun
an Old World, insect-eating mammal of the genus Erinaceus, especially E. europaeus, having spiny hairs on the back and sides.
hedgehogs
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pluralof hedgehog.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We urge people as they are clearing their gardens to be aware that wildlife, mainly hedgehogs, could be hiding within the garden waste."
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
From spring to late summer, they patrol beaches, check on fencing protecting nests and remove any predators such as hedgehogs.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Conservationists from ZSL have been using camera traps across 21 boroughs to study urban populations, gathering millions of images to understand where hedgehogs are still active.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
A similar initiative seeking to protect hedgehogs with "backpack"-like trackers is already underway in Northern Ireland.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
Badgers are one of the few creatures which can munch up hedgehogs unconcernedly, just as they can munch up everything else from wasps’ nests and roots to baby rabbits.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
