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acanthoid

/əˈkænθɔɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does acanthoid mean?

adjective

Resembling or having thorns or spines, especially those of the acanthus plant. Having a spiny or thorny appearance.

Example

"The acanthoid leaves of the plant made it difficult to walk through the garden."

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