Meaning of the word "sea urchin" in English

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sea urchin

US /ˈsiː ˌɝː.tʃɪn/
UK /ˈsiː ˌɝː.tʃɪn/
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Noun

1.

a small, round sea animal with a shell covered with sharp spines

Example:
Be careful not to step on a sea urchin when walking on the beach.
Some people enjoy eating sea urchin roe as a delicacy.
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