noun Télécharger 🔗Partager Porcs-épics 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. Examples : "The porcupines were startled by the loud noise and raised their sharp quills defensively. " Les porcs-épics furent surpris par le bruit fort et dressèrent leurs piquants acérés pour se défendre. animal nature biology Chat avec IAJeu de vocabulairePratiquer la lecture
