SPINIFEROUS

Etymology

Adjective

spiniferous (comparative more spiniferous, superlative most spiniferous)

Having spines or thorns; spiny, thorny

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Source: Wiktionary


Spi*nif"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. spinifer; spina thorn + ferre to produce.]

Definition: Producing spines; bearing thorns or spines; thorny; spiny.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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