What is a group of porcupines called?
A prickle
of porcupines
| Animal | Porcupines |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Prickle |
| Baby name | Porcupette |
💡 A baby porcupine is adorably called a “porcupette.”
FAQ
What is a group of porcupines called?
A group of porcupines is called a prickle.
What is a baby porcupine called?
A baby porcupine is called a porcupette.
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Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”