acanthoid

a·can·thoid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-kan-thoid]
- /əˈkæn θɔɪd/
- /əkˈanθɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-kan-thoid]
- /əˈkæn θɔɪd/

Definitions of acanthoid word

adjective acanthoid resembling a spine; spiny 3
adjective acanthoid spiny; spine-shaped 3
adjective acanthoid spiny; spinous. 1
noun acanthoid Having the shape of a spine or thorn. 1

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Parts of speech for Acanthoid

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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determiner

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acanthoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for acanthoid

adjective acanthoid

pointed — having a point or points: a pointed arch.
spinous — covered with or having spines; thorny, as a plant.
acanthous — spinous.

All 3 Synonyms of acanthoid