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Complete Definition of "spinescent"

English

Pronunciation
IPA|/sp�ɪ�n�s�nt/, SAMPA|/spVI'nEs@nt/

Adjective
en-adj|-

  1. Having a spine or spines.
  2. Terminating in a spine.

Usage notes
This does not refer to spine in the sense of a backbone or book binding, but in the sense of "spiny". Cacti and sea urchins are spinescent.

See also
spinescence

fr:spinescent

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