spiniferous

spinigerous (spaɪˈnɪdʒərəs)

/ (spaɪˈnɪfərəs) /


adjective
  1. (esp of plants) bearing spines or thorns

Origin of spiniferous

1
C17: from Late Latin spīnifer having spines, from Latin spīna a thorn, spine + ferre to bear

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