spinous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective having spines
    spiny.
    • the dorsal fin is spinous
  2. adjective satellite shaped like a spine or thorn
    acanthous; acanthoid.

WordNet


Spi"nous adjective
Definitions
  1. Spinose; thorny.
  2. Having the form of a spine or thorn; spinelike.

Webster 1913