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spinous

spi·nous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spahy-nuh s]
    • /ˈspaɪ nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spahy-nuh s]
    • /ˈspaɪ nəs/

Definitions of spinous word

  • adjective spinous covered with or having spines; thorny, as a plant. 1
  • adjective spinous armed with or bearing sharp-pointed processes, as an animal. 1
  • abbreviation SPINOUS spinelike. 1
  • adjective spinous resembling a spine or thorn 0
  • adjective spinous having spines or spiny projections 0
  • abbreviation SPINOUS spinose 0

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Origin of spinous

First appearance:

before 1630
One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Latin spīnōsus; see spine, -ous

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Parts of speech for Spinous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

spinous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for spinous

adj spinous

  • hispid — rough with stiff hairs, bristles, or minute spines.

adjective spinous

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