transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhej-ˌhȯg, -ˌhäg ]
noun
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : any of a subfamily (Erinaceinae) of Eurasian and African nocturnal insectivores that have both hair and spines which they present outwardly by rolling themselves up when threatened
b. : any of several spiny mammals (as a porcupine)
2.
a. : a military defensive obstacle (as of barbed wire)
b. : a well-fortified military stronghold
[
hedgehog 1a
]