spinous meaning

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spinous (adjective): having spines.

spinous has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

spinous as an adjective

  1. having spines
    • the dorsal fin is spinous

    Synonyms: spiny

    Opposite: spineless

  2. shaped like a spine or thorn

    Synonyms: acanthoid, acanthous

    Similar: pointed

    Related forms: spine

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

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