spinous

• Adjektiv, das bedeutet, voller Dornen oder Stacheln zu sein; wird auch im übertragenen Sinn für etwas Schwieriges oder Dorniges verwendet. In der modernen Sprache weitgehend durch 'stachelig' ersetzt.

An adjective meaning full of spines or thorns; also used figuratively to describe something difficult or thorny. Now largely replaced by 'spiny' in modern usage.

1. Having spinesC1formal

   Covered with or having sharp, pointed projections or thorns.

   Dornig

   • The spinous cactus is difficult to handle without gloves.
   • Many spinous plants are adapted to dry environments.
   • The hedgehog's spinous coat protects it from predators.

   Synonymebarbedbristlypointedpricklyspikedspinythorny

   Antonymesmoothspinelessunarmed

2. Shaped like a spineC1formal

   Resembling a spine or thorn in form; needle-like or pointed.

   dornenförmig

   • The spinous processes of the vertebrae are visible in the X-ray.
   • Certain corals have spinous structures that deter fish.
   • The leaf margins are spinous, making the plant appear jagged.

   Synonymeacicularneedlelikepointedpricklyspiky