hystricine

hystricine
Like or pertaining to porcupines

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  • Hystricine — Hys tri*cine, a. [See {Hystrix}.] (Zo[ o]l.) Like or pertaining to the porcupines. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • List of animal names — This list gives names of animals used depending on the context. Many species of animals, particularly those domesticated, have been given specific names for the male, the female, and the young of the species. There are a few generic terms, bull… …   Wikipedia

  • porcupine — noun A large rodent with long quills that stand straight up when it is attacked or surprised. See Also: hystricine, porcine, porcus …   Wiktionary

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