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acanthophorous

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha, “spine”) + -φόρος (-phóros, “bearing”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌækənˈθɒfəɹəs/
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Adjective

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acanthophorous

  1. (botany) Spine-bearing [19th century].
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