Acanthion

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Translingual

Hystrix brachyura, in the subgenus Acanthion

Etymology

From Latin acanthion, from Ancient Greek ἀκᾰ́νθῐον (akánthion, “little thorn”), diminutive of ἄκᾰνθᾰ (ákantha, “thorn”).

Proper noun

Acanthion n

  1. A taxonomic subgenus within the family Hystricidae – smaller Old World porcupines, Hystrix (Acanthion).

Usage notes

  • Formerly considered an independent genus

Hypernyms

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