Synonyms of spinous

Adjective


1. spinous (vs. spineless), spiny

usage: having spines; "the dorsal fin is spinous"

2. acanthoid, acanthous, spinous, pointed (vs. pointless)

usage: shaped like a spine or thorn

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Definition and meaning of spinous (Dictionary)