ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌmȯrfə noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Hystric-, Hystrix + -morpha
: a suborder of Rodentia comprising forms distinguished by zygomatic arch in which the jugal bone forms the center block and including porcupines, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and many others
• hys·tri·co·mor·phic | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|mȯrfik or hys·tri·co·mor·phous -fəs adjective