spinous

• Adjetivo que significa cheio de espinhos ou de estruturas pontiagudas; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever algo difícil ou espinhoso. No uso atual, foi em grande parte substituído por 'espinhoso'.

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.

   Espinhoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbarbedbristlypointedpricklyspikedspinythorny

   Antônimossmoothspinelessunarmed

2. Shaped like a spineC1formal

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

   Espiniforme

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacicularneedlelikepointedpricklyspiky