acanthoid

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a·can·thoid

(ə-kăn′thoid′)

adj.

Shaped like a thorn or spine.

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acanthoid

(əˈkænθɔɪd)

adj

resembling a spine; spiny

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Adj. 1. [画像:acanthoid - shaped like a spine or thorn]acanthoid - shaped like a spine or thorn

acanthous, spinous

pointed - having a point

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a·can·thoid

n. acantoide, espinoso-a, en forma de espina.

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