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spine
[ spahyn ]
/ spaÉȘn /
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noun
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Origin of spine
1400â50; late Middle English <Latin spÄ«na thorn, backbone
OTHER WORDS FROM spine
spined, adjectivespinelike, adjectiveWords nearby spine
spindly, spin doctor, spindrift, spin-dry, spin-dryer, spine, spinebash, spine-bashing, spine-chiller, spine-chilling, spinel
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British Dictionary definitions for spine
spine
/ (spaÉȘn) /
noun
Derived forms of spine
spined, adjectiveWord Origin for spine
C14: from Old French espine spine, from Latin spīna thorn, backbone
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Scientific definitions for spine
spine
[ spīn ]
See vertebral column.
Any of various pointed projections, processes, or appendages of animals.
A sharp-pointed projection on a plant, especially a hard, narrow modified leaf, as on a cactus, that is adapted to reduce water loss. Compare thorn. See more at leaf.
Other words from spine
spinal adjectiveThe American HeritageÂź Science Dictionary
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