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spinulose

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪnjʊləʊs/
Definition of spinulose

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • having small spines.

Origin:

early 19th century: from modern Latin spinulosus, from spinula, diminutive of spina 'thorn, spine'

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