spinulose
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9.9
- adjective
- /ˈspɪnjuˌloʊs/
- Specialized
- Under the microscope, the insect's legs appeared spinulose with many tiny projections.
Examples
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Many cacti have spinulose surfaces to deter herbivores.
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Some ferns have spinulose leaves that feel rough to the touch.
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The cactus has spinulose stems that protect it from animals.
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The spinulose leaves of the plant are quite unique.
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The cactus has spinulose stems that protect it from animals.
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Under the microscope, the insect's legs appeared spinulose with many tiny projections.
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Some ferns have spinulose leaves that feel rough to the touch.
Synonyms
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3.9
Covered with sharp points or thorns that can hurt you
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9.0
Having sharp pointed parts like thorns that protect a plant or animal
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Having sharp, pointed parts like quills or thorns on the body
A thing with sharp pointed parts like thorns
Having leaves with sharp points that can hurt you
Antonyms
How Spiny
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Spinulose comes from the root spin- meaning 'spine' or 'thorn', the same root you see in the everyday word spine, and the ending -ulose which means 'small' or 'full of small things'. So spinulose means 'covered with small spines'.