spīˈnäsəd.ē noun
( -es )
Etymology: Late Latin spinositat-, spinositas, from Latin spinosus spinose + -itat-, -itas -ity
1.
a. : the state of having spines
b. : a thorny or prickly quality : something nettlesome or difficult (as in a problem or argument)
2. : a rude or cutting remark or one likely to give pain