

quillwork
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porcupine noun
/ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/
Any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), both from the infraorder Hystricognathi, noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.
indigenous adjective
/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/
Born or originating in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion.
"The Australian Aboriginal people are the indigenous inhabitants of the continent. "