hedgepigs

/ˈhɛdʒˌpɪɡz/
noun
  1. Plural of hedgepig; hedgehogs, especially young or small ones.
    • Hedgepigs are known for their habit of rolling into a ball when threatened.
    • The garden is home to several hedgepigs that come out after dark.
    • We saw two hedgepigs snuffling through the grass for worms.
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