Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acanthine
Adjective
/əˈkan.θin/
Definition
Acanthine refers to something that is thorny or spiny, often relating to specific types of plants or animals.
Examples
- The acanthine branches of the plants made them difficult to navigate through.
- Many acanthine species have adapted to survive in harsh environments.
- She carefully handled the acanthine part of the coral to avoid injury.
Meaning
The term acanthine describes structural features that are pointed or sharp, resembling the characteristics of thorns or spines.
Synonyms
- Thorny
- Spiny
- Prickly
