acanthaceous

adj — 2 senses

acanthaceous

adj

US /ˌæk.n̩ˈθeɪ.ʃəs/

Etymology From taxonomic name Acanthaceae + -ous.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a member of the Acanthaceae family.

2

Armed with prickles, as a plant.

Related terms
acantha

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