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porcupine in Russian

porcupine in Russian is дикобра́з, дикобраз — porcupine means a large rodent covered in sharp defensive spines called quills.

porcupine in Russian

дикобра́з
noun
Pronounced: dikobraz
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.
дикобраз
noun
Pronounced: dikobraz
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.

What does "porcupine" mean?

  1. noun A large rodent covered in sharp defensive spines called quills.
    "The dog came home with a face full of porcupine quills."
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porcupine in a sentence

  • The dog came home with a face full of porcupine quills.

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What is "porcupine" in Russian?

"porcupine" in Russian is дикобра́з, дикобраз. porcupine means: A large rodent covered in sharp defensive spines called quills.

How do you pronounce дикобра́з?

"porcupine" in Russian is дикобра́з, pronounced "dikobraz".

How do you use "porcupine" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog came home with a face full of porcupine quills." In Russian, "porcupine" is дикобра́з, дикобраз.

Are there other ways to say "porcupine" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "porcupine": дикобра́з, дикобраз.

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