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spiniferous

/ spaɪˈnɪdʒərəs; spaɪˈnɪfərəs /

adjective

  1. (esp of plants) bearing spines or thorns


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Word History and Origins

Origin of spiniferous1

C17: from Late Latin spīnifer having spines, from Latin spīna a thorn, spine + ferre to bear

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Example Sentences

Note the spiniferous plate on the median line, and the large opening in the anterior portion of it.

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