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Definition of hoglet

hoglet

/ˈhɒɡ.lɪt/
hog · let
Plural:hoglets
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hoglet Lexical Profile

hoglet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A young or baby hedgehog (subfamily Erinaceinae), born blind with soft pale spines that quickly harden for protection.

Example

"The wildlife rehabilitator carefully weighed the orphaned hoglet before feeding it warm milk formula."

2

A small or young pig; a piglet.

Example

"The farmer watched the newborn hoglet totter across the straw toward its mother."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

hogfish
hoggish
hoggishness
hoglet
hoglike
hognose snake
hognose viper

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century by combining the shortened element 'hog' (from 'hedgehog') with the diminutive suffix '-let', modeled on established animal juvenile names such as 'piglet'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hoglet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hoglet
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