Definition of ACANTHOUS

acanthous

Adjective Satellite

  • shaped like a spine or thorn

Adj

  • Synonym of spinous.

Origin / Etymology

From acanth- (“spine”) + -ous (“having”).

Synonyms

acanthoid, spinous

Scrabble Score: 14

acanthous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
acanthous: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
acanthous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

acanthous: not valid in Words With Friends