acanthophorous

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ἀκανθο- (akantho-, spine) + φορός (phorós, bearing).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌækənˈθɒfəɹəs/
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Adjective[edit]

acanthophorous

  1. Spine-bearing [19th century].