spiny-finned
|spi-ny-finned|
C1
/ˈspaɪni fɪnd/
having spiny fins
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spiny-finned' originates from the combination of 'spiny,' meaning 'having spines,' and 'finned,' referring to the presence of fins.
Historical Evolution
The term 'spiny-finned' has been used in ichthyology to describe fish with spiny rays in their fins.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having spiny fins,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fins that are supported by spines rather than soft rays.
The spiny-finned fish are often found in coral reefs.
Synonyms
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