A2NounMasculine
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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