= ಎಯ್.

any of various relatively large rodents having stiff sharp erectile bristles mingled with the hair and constituting an Old World terrestrial family (Hystricidae) and a New World arboreal family (Erethizontidae); a porcupine.

any thing that is long and sharp; a thorn; a spine.

to hit by throwing an object from a distance; to shoot.

a mode of addressing an inferior person.