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spiny-leafed

/ˈspaɪ.ni liːft/

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adjective

/ˈspaɪ.ni liːft/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревший ботанический термин, описывающий растение или кустарник, листья которого имеют шипы или колючки.

An obsolete botanical term describing a plant or shrub that has leaves with spines or thorns.

  1. Having spiny leavesB2formal

    Describes a plant that has leaves covered in sharp, pointed structures (spines).

    ruКолючелистный

    • The spiny-leafed cactus is well adapted to dry environments.
    • Many spiny-leafed plants are used as natural fences.
    • The spiny-leafed shrub deterred animals from grazing on it.

    Synonymsprickly-leavedspiny-leaved

Forms
  • more spiny-leafed comparative form
  • most spiny-leafed superlative form