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ACANTHOID

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does acanthoid mean? 

ACANTHOID (adjective)
  The adjective ACANTHOID has 1 sense:

1. shaped like a spine or thornplay

  Familiarity information: ACANTHOID used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ACANTHOID (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Shaped like a spine or thorn

Synonyms:

acanthoid; acanthous; spinous

Similar:

pointed (having a point)


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