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igil

hedgehog, porcupine; sea urchin

Source: Kroonen 2013:115

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originates from: PGmc *egila- 'hedgehog, sea urchin' (egila- > egil > eġil > eġel) through pgmc-to-oe

(source: Kroonen 2013:115)

Variations

īl 'hedgehog, porcupine; sea urchin'