Spiny (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Having spines; "the dorsal fin is spinous".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Spinous

Meaning ²

Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.; "a horse with a short bristly mane"; "bristly shrubs"; "burred fruits"; "setaceous whiskers".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Bristled
• Briary
• Bristly
• Burry
• Prickly
• Setose
• Burred
• Thorny
• Setaceous
• Barbellate
• Barbed
• Briery

Related Words

• Spininess (noun)