Spinescent

Pronunciation

• IPA: /spaɪˈnÉ›sÉ™nt/

Full definition of spinescent

Adjective

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.