Meaning of the word porcupine in English

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porcupine

US /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/
UK /ˈpɔː.kjə.paɪn/
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Noun

a large rodent with a coat of stiff, sharp quills, native to North and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Example:
The dog yelped after getting too close to the porcupine.
A porcupine's quills are a defense mechanism against predators.
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