acanthoid

[ uh-kan-thoid ]

adjective

1. spiny; spinous.

acanthoid

/ əˈkænθɔɪd /

adjective

1. resembling a spine; spiny

Word History and Origins

Origin of acanthoid¹

acanth- ( def ) + -oid

Example Sentences

A large Acanthoid leaved Umbellifera, a Rheoides papillis verrucosum, this is a true Rheum, and when cultivated becomes the Ruwash of the Affghanistans; it is very common on the Candahar face of the pass, particularly about Chokey, where it is in flower. 13th.—Proceeded to Chokey, not quite four miles. 

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