spiniferous

/ spaɪˈnɪdʒərəs; spaɪˈnɪfərəs /

adjective

1. (esp of plants) bearing spines or thorns

Word History and Origins

Origin of spiniferous¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg