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prickly-leaved

/ˈprɪk.li liːvd/

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adjective

/ˈprɪk.li liːvd/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее составное прилагательное, описывающее растение или предмет, листья которого покрыты острыми колючими точками.

An obsolete compound adjective describing a plant or object that has leaves covered in sharp, prickly points.

  1. Having prickly leavesB2formal

    Describes a plant whose leaves are covered with sharp, pointed structures (prickles or spines).

    ruС колючими листьями

    • The prickly-leaved cactus is common in desert regions.
    • She carefully avoided touching the prickly-leaved bush.
    • Many prickly-leaved plants are adapted to dry climates.

    Synonymsspiny-leaved

Forms
  • more prickly-leaved comparative form
  • most prickly-leaved superlative form