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urchin

ur·chin [ úrchin ] (plural ur·chins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mischievous child: a mischievous child, especially a young one who is unkempt in appearance

2. marine biology 
Same as  sea urchin


[13th century. Via Old N French herichon< Latin (h)ericius "hedgehog"]
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