| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. A genus of Erethizontidae.[Wordnet]. | |
Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | Top | |
Date "Erethizon" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1900. (references) |
Common Expressions: Erethizon
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Erethizon dorsatum | Porcupine of northeastern North America with barbed spines concealed in the coarse fur; often gnaws buildings for salt and grease. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Genus Erethizon | A genus of Erethizontidae. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
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