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Definition of
spiny adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
spiny
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˈspaɪni
/
/
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(
of animals or plants
)
having sharp points like needles
spiny sea urchins
spiny leaves
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spiny
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