ACANTHOUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

shaped like a spine or thorn

Synonyms

Spinous, Acanthoid, Acanthous

🔗 Related Words

acanth – A related word in the same word family.

ous – A related word in the same word family.

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➡️ Words that Start with AC

Accretions Accuse Acyclic Accoucheuse Acrylates Acoustics Accord Acceded Achromatic Actinozoa Acetylene Acetabulums

Words that End with US ⬅️

Arceus Aurorus Cofagrigus Foongus Haxorus Landorus Maractus Misdreavus Mismagius Proteinaceous Proteus Protohippus