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il riccio

hedgehog

/REE-choh/

Plural: ricci

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What does ‘riccio’ mean in English?

Examples in Context

Il riccio si arrotola a palla quando ha paura.

The hedgehog curls up into a ball when scared.

I ricci escono di notte a cercare cibo.

Hedgehogs come out at night to search for food.

About This Word

Also means 'sea urchin' (riccio di mare) and 'curly' as an adjective. 'Capelli ricci' = curly hair.

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