acantho-
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
indicating a spine or thorn: acanthocephalan
Origin of acantho-
1New Latin from Greek akanthos thorn plant, from akantha thorn
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