acantho-


  1. a combining form from Greek meaning “spine,” used in the formation of compound words: acanthocephalan.

Origin of acantho-

1
<Greek akantho-, combining form of ákantha thorn
  • Also especially before a vowel, acanth-.

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British Dictionary definitions for acantho-

acantho-

combining form
  1. indicating a spine or thorn: acanthocephalan

Origin of acantho-

1
New Latin from Greek akanthos thorn plant, from akantha thorn

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