Spiny

  • 11spiny — spininess, n. /spuy nee/, adj., spinier, spiniest. 1. abounding in or having spines; thorny, as a plant. 2. covered with or having sharp pointed processes, as an animal. 3. in the form of a spine; resembling a spine; spinelike. 4. troublesome or… …

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  • 12spiny — spin|y [ spaıni ] adjective covered with sharp points: spiny leaves …

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  • 13spiny — adjective having a lot of spines (spine (2)): a spiny gorse bush …

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  • 14spiny — spin•y [[t]ˈspaɪ ni[/t]] adj. spin•i•er, spin•i•est 1) bot abounding in or having spines; thorny, as a plant 2) zool. covered with or having sharp pointed processes, as an animal 3) resembling a spine; spinelike 4) difficult to handle; thorny: a… …

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  • 15Spiny dogfish — Conservation status Vulnerable ( …

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  • 16Spiny lobster — Spiny Spin y, a. [From {Spine}.] 1. Full of spines; thorny; as, a spiny tree. [1913 Webster] 2. Like a spine in shape; slender. Spiny grasshoppers sit chirping. Chapman. [1913 Webster] 3. Fig.: Abounding with difficulties or annoyances. [1913… …

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  • 17Spiny-back eel — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum …

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  • 18Spiny Tree Frog — is also used for Litoria spinifera from New Guinea. Spiny Tree Frog Conservation status Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1) …

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  • 19Spiny Pocket Mouse — Conservation status Least Concern ( …

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  • 20spiny-rayed — [spī′nērād΄] adj. 1. having pointed, stiff rays: said of a fin 2. SPINY FINNED * * * spin·y rayed (spīʹnē rād ) adj. Spiny finned. * * * …

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