acanthophorous

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌækənˈθɒfəɹəs/

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Adjective

acanthophorous

1. Spine-bearing [19th century].