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SPINY-FINNED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does spiny-finned mean?
• SPINY-FINNED (adjective)
The adjective SPINY-FINNED has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to fish with spiny fins
Familiarity information: SPINY-FINNED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to fish with spiny fins
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
spiny-finned fish (a teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays)
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