genus Erethizon

Thesaurus

Noun

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genus Erethizon - a genus of Erethizontidae Erethizonmammal genus - a genus of mammalsErethizontidae, family Erethizontidae - New World arboreal porcupinesCanada porcupine, Erethizon dorsatum - porcupine of northeastern North America with barbed spines concealed in the coarse fur; often gnaws buildings for salt and grease