דּוֹרְבָּן
dorban
Everyday HebrewMeaningA small animal covered with long, sharp needles called quills.
HistoryThis word first appeared in the Bible, but it meant something different: a sharp stick used to guide animals. Later, people started using the same word for the porcupine because of its sharp needles, which look like many small sticks.
Example
ראינו דורבן חמוד בטיול בצפון.
We saw a cute porcupine on our trip in the north.
