spiny-stemmed
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6.5
- adjective
- /ˈspaɪni stɛmmd/
- A cactus is a classic example of a spiny-stemmed plant.
Examples
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The spiny-stemmed rosebush made pruning a careful task.
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Several spiny-stemmed plants can be found in arid environments, protecting themselves from herbivores.
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The spiny-stemmed cactus thrives in the desert.
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Do you know any spiny-stemmed plants?
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A cactus is a classic example of a spiny-stemmed plant.
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The spiny-stemmed rosebush made pruning a careful task.
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Several spiny-stemmed plants can be found in arid environments, protecting themselves from herbivores.
Synonyms
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3.3
Covered with sharp points like thorns that can hurt to touch
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3.9
Covered with sharp points or thorns that can hurt you
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4.2
Covered with sharp points like those on rose bushes
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9.0
Having sharp pointed parts like thorns that protect a plant or animal
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4.1
Having sharp, pointed parts like quills or thorns on the body
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6.8
Covered with stiff, sharp spines like a porcupine
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9.9
Having many small sharp points on the surface like tiny spikes on a plant or insect
A thing with sharp pointed parts like thorns
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Spiny-stemmed joins spiny ('having spines or sharp points') and stem ('the main stalk of a plant'), so it literally means a plant whose stem is covered with sharp points to protect it from animals.