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spiny

/ˈspaɪni/ adjective

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In Latin: spinifer Wiktionary

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  1. Covered in spines or thorns.
  2. Troublesome; difficult or vexing.
  3. Like a spine in shape; slender.

noun

  1. Archaic form of spinney.

Origin

From spine + -y.

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