English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

spinifer — meaning in English

Latin → English · translate English → Latin instead

English meaning

prickly adj Covered with small sharp points or thorns.
spiny adjective Covered with spines or sharp points.
thorny adj Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.

Senses

spinifer is used for these senses in English:

prickly Covered with sharp points.
spiny Covered in spines or thorns.
thorny (literally) Having thorns or spines.

prickly — full definition

adj Covered with small sharp points or thorns.
adj Easily irritated or quick to take offence; touchy.

spiny — full definition

adjective Covered with spines or sharp points.
adjective Difficult, tricky, or full of complications.

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Latin.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Latin meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Latin

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Latin words

spīnōsus