Large Quilled Rodent

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Culinary School, Group 2215, Puzzle 4 (Apprenticeship).

Question is: Large Quilled Rodent

and the answer is: PORCUPINE

Word Meaning:

PORCUPINE — Any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), both from the infraorder Hystricognathi, noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.

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