Definition of spinous

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • spinous is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • spinous is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • spinous is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of spinous


  • having spines (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the dorsal fin is spinous

    Synonyms

    1. spiny
  • shaped like a spine or thorn (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. acanthoid
    2. acanthous

See definition of spinous in Merriam Webster