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urchin Synonyms
Another word for urchin
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• noun (Context 1)
A marine echinoderm of the class Echinoidea, having a spherical or flattened shell covered in sharp, mobile spines.
Usage Example
"While snorkeling over the coral reef, she was careful not to step on a purple echinoid resting in the crevice."
Strongest
echinoid
• noun (Context 2)
A mischievous young child, especially one who is poorly or raggedly dressed.
Usage Example
"A group of street urchins darted through the cobblestone alleyways, laughing as they chased a stray dog."
Strongest
ragamuffin
Strong
waif
scamp
rascal
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• noun (Context 3)
A hedgehog.
Usage Example
"In Renaissance literature, the term hedgehog was frequently used to describe the prickly hedgehog foraging in the garden."
Strongest
hedgehog
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