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

Spiniferous: bearing, or clothed with spines.

From Project Gutenberg

This species is at once recognisable by the remarkable form and unusual position of the avicularium, and also by the peculiar digitiform spiniferous process on the outer side of the opening.

From Project Gutenberg