acanthad

/əˈkænθæd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having thorns or spines.

“The acanthad branches of the rose bush made it difficult to walk by.”

2. noun

A thorny or spiny part of a plant.

“The acanthad growth on the stem was a sign of the plant’s health.”

Synonyms

  • spiny
  • thorny

Antonyms

  • hairless
  • smooth