Definitions

1. adjective

having or bearing spines; covered with spines

“The spiny cactus is spinose and can cause injury if touched.”

2. adjective

producing spines; spiny

“This plant has spinose stems that help protect it from animals.”

3. noun

A spinose is a type of cactus characterized by its spines.

“The botanist studied the unique spinose found in the desert ecosystem.”