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дикобраз

Translation of дикобраз

porcupine

Meaning of дикобраз

Russian

млекопитающее с острыми защитными иглами на спине

English

a rodent with sharp defensive spines on its back and sides

porcupine

Transcription and pronunciation of дикобраз

дикобра́з

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[dʲɪkɐˈbras]
In Latin letters
dikobraz

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  1. The porcupine backed away from the dog.

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    Дикобраз отступил от собаки.

  2. A porcupine lifts its sharp quills.

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    Дикобраз поднимает свои острые иглы.

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What does дикобраз mean?

a rodent with sharp defensive spines on its back and sides

How do you pronounce дикобраз?

дикобраз is pronounced [dʲɪkɐˈbras], in Latin letters “dikobraz”.

How is дикобраз used in a sentence?

The porcupine backed away from the dog. Translation: Дикобраз отступил от собаки.

Is дикобраз part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, дикобраз (porcupine) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is дикобраз part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, дикобраз (porcupine) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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