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ACANTHOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does acanthous mean?
• ACANTHOUS (adjective)
The adjective ACANTHOUS has 1 sense:
1. shaped like a spine or thorn
Familiarity information: ACANTHOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Shaped like a spine or thorn
Synonyms:
Similar:
pointed (having a point)
Derivation:
acantha (any sharply pointed projection)
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