колю́чий — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

колю́чий is used for these senses in English:

• bristly Covered with bristles.
• prickly Covered with sharp points.
• thorny (literally) Having thorns or spines.

prickly — full definition

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

thorny — full definition

1. adj Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
2. adj Difficult, complicated, or likely to cause disagreement.

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