urchin
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/ˈɜːrtʃɪn/
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/ˈɜːtʃɪn/
A child who is poor, dirty, and often homeless.
The kind lady gave some food to the little urchin on the street.
A small sea creature with a round, spiny shell.
The ocean floor was covered with colorful sea urchins.