surculose

/sɜːrˈkjuləʊs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or producing thorns or spines; thorny

“The thorny, surculose branches of the hawthorn tree made it difficult to navigate through the forest.”

2. adjective

having or producing suckers

“The surculose stems of the plant allowed it to propagate easily by producing new shoots.”

Synonyms

  • prickly
  • spinose
  • thorny

Antonyms

  • hairless
  • smooth
  • soft