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Word of the Day – Erinaceous

By May 23, 2026Word of the Day

Erinaceous (adj)

erin-ay-shus

relating to or resembling a hedgehog.

Latin ērināce ( us ) hedgehog + -ous

Example sentences

“We love seeing these spiky, erinaceous creatures on our travels.”

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