piggsvin

Norwegian Nynorsk

/ˈpɪɡːsʋɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • a hedgehog (small nocturnal mammal)

Etymology

Compound from Norwegian Nynorsk pigg (spike, barb) + Norwegian Nynorsk svin (swine).

Origin

Norwegian Nynorsk

svin

Gloss

swine

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