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porcupine

/ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Tradução: Mamífero roedor de corpo robusto coberto por espinhos ou cerdas rígidas e pontiagudas, usados para defesa.

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noun

/ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/B1formal
  • ptMamífero roedor de corpo robusto coberto por espinhos ou cerdas rígidas e pontiagudas, usados para defesa.

A relatively large rodent covered with sharp, erectile bristles (quills) mixed into its fur, used for defense.

  1. Spiny rodentB1formal

    A relatively large rodent covered with sharp, erectile bristles (quills) mixed with its fur, used for defense.

    ptPorco-espinho

    • The porcupine raised its quills when it sensed danger.
    • We saw a porcupine slowly crossing the forest path.
    • Porcupines are known for their impressive defensive spines.
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  • porcupines plural form
  • porcupines' possessive plural form
  • porcupine's possessive singular form