porcupine

IPA: pˈɔrkjʌpaɪn

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.

Examples of "porcupine" in Sentences

Porcupines live in a forest.
The fate of the porcupine is unknown.
It is him who holds the spirit of the porcupine.
In the wild, porcupines eat leaves, twigs, plants, and bark.
Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal in Florida.
The porcupine has also been reported to gnaw on carrion and bones.
Porcupine represents the easternmost part of the city's urban core.
The quills of the Malayan porcupine are used for ornamental purposes.
Trek destinations include the Apostle Islands and the Porcupine Mountains.
The North American porcupines are tree climbers and their quills are stiff.
It's like putting a feather on a porcupine and saying he's soft and cuddly.
At the risk of inspiring his ire, by blowing his cover, I would like to say that IMO, Bubba is a pussycat in porcupine's clothing.