Aculeiform

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like a prickle or thorn

Synonyms

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acutebarbedhornedhornypointedpronged

Etymology

From Latin aculeus (“thorn”) + -iform.

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