SPINOUS


Meaning of SPINOUS in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' sp ī -n ə s

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 a : SPINY 2 <a spinous plant> b : SPINY 3

2 : difficult or unpleasant to handle or meet : THORNY

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