Word
acanthophorous
Phoneticsacan·thophorous
Definition
adj. having spines or sharp points on the surface. You use this to describe plants that have a rough, prickly texture.
adj. possessing spines or prickles on the surface. Often used in botanical contexts to describe the texture of leaves or stems.
Examples
“The acanthophorous plant has sharp spines on its leaves.”
“The gardener warned that the acanthophorous shrubs would scratch the skin of anyone walking through the hedge.”
“The acanthophorous nature of the plant's foliage serves as a natural deterrent to herbivores, ensuring the species survives in competitive environments.”
Examples
simple
“The acanthophorous plant has sharp spines on its leaves.”
contextual
“The gardener warned that the acanthophorous shrubs would scratch the skin of anyone walking through the hedge.”
complex
“The acanthophorous nature of the plant's foliage serves as a natural deterrent to herbivores, ensuring the species survives in competitive environments.”
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha, “spine”) + -φόρος (-phóros, “bearing”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/acanthophorous