Lexic.us

Definition of Spiny

1. Adjective. Having spines. "The dorsal fin is spinous"

2. Adjective. Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.. "Setaceous whiskers"

Definition of Spiny

1. a. Full of spines; thorny; as, a spiny tree.

2. n. See Spinny.

Definition of Spiny

1. bearing or covered with thorns [adj SPINIER, SPINIEST]

Medical Definition of Spiny

1. 1. Full of spines; thorny; as, a spiny tree. 2. Like a spine in shape; slender. "Spiny grasshoppers sit chirping." 3. Abounding with difficulties or annoyances. "The spiny deserts of scholastic philosophy." (Bp. Warburton) Spiny lobster. Same as Rock lobster, under Rock. See also Lobster. Origin: From Spine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spiny

spinthariscope spinthariscope spinthariscopes spinto spintos spinula spinulae spinule spinules spinulescent

spinulose Spinus Spinus pinus Spinus tristis spiny (current term) spiny (current term) spiny-finned fish spiny-headed worm spiny anteater spiny dogfish

spiny lizard spiny lobster spiny puffer spiny softshell spiny talinum spin around spin density spin doctor spin drier spin dryer

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