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
We saw a cute porcupine on our trip in the north.