acanthoid

American

[uh-kan-thoid] / əˈkæn θɔɪd /

adjective

spiny; spinous.

acanthoid British

/ əˈkænθɔɪd /

adjective

resembling a spine; spiny

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Etymology

Origin of acanthoid

acanth- ( def. ) + -oid

Example Sentences

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A large Acanthoid leaved Umbellifera, a Rheoides papillis verrucosum, this is a true Rheum, and when cultivated becomes the Ruwash of the Affghanistans; it is very common on the Candahar face of the pass, particularly about Chokey, where it is in flower. 13th.—Proceeded to Chokey, not quite four miles.

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