spinous

• Adjetivo que significa lleno de espinas o púas; también se usa en sentido figurado para describir algo difícil o espinoso. En el uso moderno, en gran medida ha sido reemplazado por la palabra 'spiny'.

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.

   Espinoso, que tiene espinas

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarbedbristlypointedpricklyspikedspinythorny

   Antónimossmoothspinelessunarmed

2. Shaped like a spineC1formal

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

   En forma de espina

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacicularneedlelikepointedpricklyspiky