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spinous
01
(of some plants or animals) having sharp, needle-like things on the surface of their body
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most spinous
Comparative
more spinous
gradable
Examples
Be careful not to touch the spinous branches of the cactus, as they can pierce your skin.
02
having the form of a thin, pointed thing, existing on the body of some animals or plants
Examples
The spinous tips of the pine tree’s needles give the forest a distinct, rugged look.
Lexical Tree
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