ericius Meaning, Definition & Usage

E*ri"ci*us noun

Etymology

L., a hedgehog.

Definitions

1. The Vulgate rendering of the Hebrew word qip&omac;d, which in the "Authorized Version" is translated bittern, and in the Revised Version, porcupine.

   I will make it [Babylon] a possession for the ericius and pools of waters. Is. xiv. 23 (Douay version).